Embarked Meaning in English

word · lemma: embark

US

ɛmˈbɑɹkt

em-BARKT

UK

ɛmbˈɑːkt

em-BAAHKT

Definition

Started a journey, trip, or new project, often by getting on a boat or vehicle. Can also mean to begin something important or new.

Usage & Nuances

More formal or literary than 'started.' Common in travel and project contexts: 'embarked on a journey,' 'embarked upon a new career.' Rarely used for small everyday tasks.

• Spanish: embarcar - empezar (un proyecto)
• Portuguese (BR): embarcar - começar (um projeto)
• Portuguese (PT): embarcar - começar (um projeto)
• Chinese (Simplified): 上船 - 开始（新旅程或项目）
• Chinese (Traditional): 上船 - 開始（新旅程或項目）
• Hindi: प्रारंभ किया - यात्रा शुरू किया
• Arabic: شرع في - بدأ (مشروع أو رحلة)
• Bengali: পোতযাত্রা শুরু করা - শুরু করা - যাত্রা শুরু করা
• Russian: отправились - начали
• Japanese: 乗り出した - 乗船した
• Vietnamese: bắt đầu - lên tàu
• Korean: 착수했다 - 탑승했다
• Turkish: başlamak - yola çıkmak - gemiye binmek
• Urdu: آغاز کیا - روانہ ہوئے
• Indonesian: memulai - berangkat

Example Sentences

They embarked on the ship early in the morning.

basic

She embarked on a new adventure after college.

basic

We embarked on our journey just before sunset.

basic

After years in one job, he embarked on a completely new career path.

natural

The company embarked on an ambitious expansion last year.

natural

We embarked on fixing up the old house over the summer.

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