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embark

Verb

IPA /ɪmˈbɑːk/

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Meaning in plain English

To begin a new or demanding activity, project or journey.

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embark/ɪmˈbɑːk/

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A substantial new undertaking
The first step is taken
The activity is under way

To embark on a project is to begin that undertaking.

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We are about to embark on a long cycling trip.
The team embarked on a study of local water use.

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embark — To begin a new or demanding activity, project or journey.

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To begin a new or demanding activity, project or journey.

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Word origin

From French embarquer, formed from elements referring to getting into a ship.

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Embark on and embark upon are both used for starting an undertaking.

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