Meaning & use
Embarking
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Beginning a new project, journey, or undertaking, or boarding a ship or aircraft to start a voyage.
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She is embarking on a new career in marine biology after years in finance.
Passengers began embarking the ferry as soon as the gangway was lowered.
A note on using this word
From French "embarquer," rooted in "barque" (a small ship), the word still carries its nautical origin even when used metaphorically for a fresh start.
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disembarkingfinishing
Another way to use it
2. verb
To go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
The crew embarked at dawn before the tide turned.
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