1. began a journey, especially by ship or boat
Usage: nautical
2. started or began an activity, project, or course of action

Examples

• The passengers embarked on the cruise ship at dawn.
• We embarked from the harbor just as the sun was rising.
• She embarked on a new career in medicine after graduation.
• The company embarked on an ambitious expansion plan.
• They embarked on their honeymoon trip to Europe.
• The research team embarked on a five-year study.
• After much preparation, he embarked on his solo journey around the world.