embark
Translation
to embark, to begin, to board
Examples
She is about to embark on a new career.
She is about to embark on a new career.
They embarked the ship in the morning.
They embarked the ship in the morning.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to begin (a course of action) She will embark on a new project next month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begin, start, board; Antonyms: disembark, finish
Etymology
From French 'embarquer', from 'em-' (in) + 'barque' (small boat).
Memory Tips
Imagine getting 'in' a 'bark' (a type of boat) to 'embark' on a journey.