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embarking

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛmˈbɑɹkɪŋ// UK //ɛmbˈɑːkɪŋ// em·bark·ing

v. starting a new and important journey or project. You use this when you are beginning something that might take a long time or be a big challenge.

v. beginning a new venture, project, or journey. Often implies a significant undertaking or a transition into a new phase of activity.


SIMPLE

She is embarking on a new career in medicine.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of planning, the team is finally embarking on their research expedition to the Arctic.

COMPLEX

By embarking on such a radical restructuring of the department, the director risked alienating long-term staff while simultaneously positioning the firm for future growth.

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Typically takes the preposition 'on' or 'upon' before the noun phrase representing the activity.

Pitfall

embarking to a new projectembarking on a new projectThe verb requires the preposition 'on' or 'upon' rather than 'to' when starting an activity.

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