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/
Korean meaning: 새로운 일을 시작하다, 착수하다 (특히 중요하거나 도전적인 일)
Korean pronunciation: 임**바**크 온
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
A young woman embarks on her new adventure at the train station
Pass the mark in the park, embark on your new arc!
🎤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.
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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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