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Definition embark on in British English

embark on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

▪ campaign, career, course, policy, process, programme, project, series, venture

1

to start a new project or activity, usually one that will be difficult and will take time

Example

After leaving college, Lucy embarked on an acting career.

Example

The new government embarked upon an energetic legislative programme.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
2

to start a journey by ship

Example

We embarked on a voyage to the Caribbean.

Synonyms and related words
depart embark on hit the road
Definition embark on in British English