Embarking Meaning in English
word · lemma: embark
ɛmˈbɑɹkɪŋ
em-BAR-king
ɛmbˈɑːkɪŋ
em-BAH-king
Definition
Starting a journey, project, or something new, often involving travel or a big change. Also means getting onto a ship or plane.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or written contexts ('embarking on a new project'). Common with 'on' plus a noun ('embarking on a career'). Rarely used for everyday activities. Avoid confusing with 'board' (simply getting on).
Spanish: embarcar - comenzar (una aventura) - iniciarPortuguese (BR): embarcar - começar (uma jornada) - iniciarPortuguese (PT): embarcar - começar (uma jornada) - iniciarChinese (Simplified): 登上（船、飞机等）- 开始（某事、旅程）Chinese (Traditional): 登上（船、飛機等）- 開始（某事、旅程）Hindi: प्रारंभ करना - यात्रा शुरू करना - चढ़ना (जहाज आदि में)Arabic: الشروع - الصعود (على سفينة أو طائرة) - بدء (رحلة أو مشروع)Bengali: যাত্রা শুরু করা - উদ্যোক্তা হওয়া - আরম্ভ করাRussian: приступать - начинать - отправляться (в путь)Japanese: 始める - 乗り出すVietnamese: bắt đầu - khởi hànhKorean: 착수하다 - 시작하다 - 출발하다Turkish: başlamak - girişmek - yola çıkmakUrdu: شروع کرنا - روانہ ہوناIndonesian: memulai - memulai perjalanan - menaiki (kapal/pesawat)
Example Sentences
They are embarking on a new adventure.
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We are embarking on a long journey tomorrow.
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He is embarking on his first job after college.
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After months of planning, the team is finally embarking on the project.
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Many people feel nervous when embarking on a new chapter in life.
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We're embarking on something big, so wish us luck!
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