embark
verb (used without object)
to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
has embarked
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present perfectof embark (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The “potential” of this Albanian island, called Sazan, is to become a luxury villa resort, and Trump has embarked upon this real estate project with her husband, Jared Kushner.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Burnham has embarked on what Downing Street called a "summer tour" of the UK, appeared on podcasts and announced a series of eye-catching policies, mainly aimed at tackling the cost of living.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
After taking the reins at the FHFA, Pulte has embarked on a series of rapid changes including removing directors and senior leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Renault has embarked on a massive electrification drive.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Father Monaghan takes Joey to the family of Lulu Reyes, a former debutante who has embarked on her own dangerous missions for the liberation of the Philippines.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
