embark
verb (used without object)
to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
embarking
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present participleof embark.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Lillian's party were joined on the 232-seater's full flight by pupils and staff from other schools embarking on a similar trip.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Meta Platforms unveils plans to raise up to $95 billion in stock offerings, embarking on a cash-raising spree to fund its massive investments in AI infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Under the direction of new CEO Josh D’Amaro, the company is embarking on a path toward becoming a “more efficient” and “much smaller organization,” leaning on further internal consolidation and more external deals.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
The 407-foot-tall rocket is embarking on a nearly 10-hour mission in which it is to complete six orbits around the Earth before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Of course, I could not have expressed this view to Mr Farraday without embarking upon what might have seemed a presumptuous speech.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
