Phrasal verb
embark on
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Definition
phrasal verb. to start a new project, journey, or important activity that might be long or difficult.
phrasal verb. to commence a significant undertaking, venture, or journey; typically used with abstract nouns representing life stages or complex tasks.
Examples
“She is ready to embark on a new career.”
“After graduating from university, he decided to embark on a solo trip across South America.”
“The government is about to embark on a series of radical economic reforms designed to curb inflation and stimulate growth.”
Examples
simple
“She is ready to embark on a new career.”
contextual
“After graduating from university, he decided to embark on a solo trip across South America.”
complex
“The government is about to embark on a series of radical economic reforms designed to curb inflation and stimulate growth.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “embark on” in context.
Verb
01. embark on a campaign
“The charity embarked on a campaign to raise awareness about mental health.”
verb + prep + noun
02. embark on a career
“He is about to embark on a career in international law.”
verb + prep + noun
03. embark on a journey
“After graduating, she decided to embark on a journey across South America.”
verb + prep + noun
04. embark on a project
“The company is embarking on a new project to reduce its carbon footprint.”
verb + prep + noun
05. embark on a quest
“The protagonist embarks on a quest to find the lost city.”
verb + prep + noun
06. embark on an adventure
“They sold their house and embarked on a grand adventure around the world.”
verb + prep + noun
Adverb
07. boldly embark on
“The young entrepreneur boldly embarked on his first business venture.”
adv + verb
08. cautiously embark on
“The government is cautiously embarking on a series of economic reforms.”
adv + verb
Usage
usually followed by a noun phrase representing a major life event or a long-term project.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'start' or 'begin'; 'embark on' carries a sense of importance and often implies a long journey ahead, whether literal or metaphorical.
Pitfall
They embarked to a new adventure.
They embarked on a new adventure.
the verb 'embark' requires the preposition 'on' (or occasionally 'upon') when followed by the activity being started.
Phrasal verb
Particles
on
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
embark + on + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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