embark

 
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɑːk, ɛm-/

verb

[no object]
  • 1go on board a ship or aircraft: he embarked for India in 1817
  • [with object] put or take on board a ship or aircraft: the passengers were ready to be embarked
  • 2 (embark on/upon) begin (a course of action): she embarked on a new career

Derivatives

embarkation

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French embarquer, from em- 'in' + barque 'bark, ship'