 embark |
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| 1. | [ verb ] (transportation) go on board | |
| Synonyms: | ship | |
| Related terms: | disembark board emplane ship | |
| 2. | [ verb ] set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.) | |
| Synonyms: | enter | |
| Examples: | "she embarked upon a new career" |
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| Related terms: | begin take_up | |
| 3. | [ verb ] proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers | |
| Synonyms: | venture | |
| Examples: | "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer" |
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| Related terms: | go venture | |
| Similar spelling: |
embark_on embargo ember embarrass |
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