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embarked

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛmˈbɑɹkt// UK //ɛmbˈɑːkt// em·barked

v. to start a new journey or a big project. You use this when you are beginning something important or exciting.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'embark'; refers to the commencement of a journey, venture, or significant undertaking. Often used metaphorically for professional or personal transitions.


SIMPLE

She embarked on a new career in teaching last year.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of careful planning, the research team finally embarked on their expedition to the Amazon rainforest.

COMPLEX

Having secured the necessary funding and public support, the city council embarked upon an ambitious ten-year plan to modernize the entire public transportation network.

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Intransitive when used with 'on' or 'upon' to indicate the start of an activity; transitive when referring to putting passengers or cargo onto a ship or aircraft.

Pitfall

He embarked his new businessHe embarked on his new businessWhen meaning to start a project or venture, the verb must be followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon'.

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