embark on — to start or begin something new, especially something important or challenging
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to start or begin something new, especially something important or challenging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbɑːrk ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, Bob decided to embark on his lifelong dream of becoming a professional couch potato.
- The company will embark on an ambitious expansion plan next year.
- My grandmother decided to embark on learning TikTok dances at age 85.
embark on
VERB[/ɪmˈbɑːrk ɑːn/]
to start or begin something new, especially something important or challenging
They embark on a bold voyage across uncharted seas at dawn.
Pass the mark in the park, embark on your new arc!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'em-' (meaning 'to put into') combined with 'bark', which comes from Old French 'barque' meaning 'ship'. The phrase literally means 'to put into a ship' and evolved to mean beginning any journey or undertaking.
Breakdown
em- (to put into) + bark (ship, from Old French 'barque') = embark (to board a ship); embark + on (preposition indicating the object of action) = embark on (to begin an undertaking)
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📝Examples
“After winning the lottery, Bob decided to embark on his lifelong dream of becoming a professional couch potato.”
“The company will embark on an ambitious expansion plan next year.”
“My grandmother decided to embark on learning TikTok dances at age 85.”
“The research team is ready to embark on a groundbreaking study.”
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