Meaning of "embark" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EMBARK

Via French from Old Provençal embarcar, from em- + barca boat, barque.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF EMBARK

embark  [ɛmˈbɑːk]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMBARK

Embark is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb embark in English.

WHAT DOES EMBARK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Embark

Embark is the public transit authority of the COTPA trust, the largest transit agency in the state of Oklahoma. EMBARK has 20 interconnecting routes covering the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area, including a weekday Express route to Downtown Oklahoma City from Norman, and the "Oklahoma Spirit Trolleys", a trolley-replica bus network.

Definition of embark in the English dictionary

The definition of embark in the dictionary is to board. Other definition of embark is to commence or engage a new project, venture, etc.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO EMBARK

PRESENT

Present

I embark

you embark

he/she/it embarks

we embark

you embark

they embark

Present continuous

I am embarking

you are embarking

he/she/it is embarking

we are embarking

you are embarking

they are embarking

Present perfect

I have embarked

you have embarked

he/she/it has embarked

we have embarked

you have embarked

they have embarked

Present perfect continuous

I have been embarking

you have been embarking

he/she/it has been embarking

we have been embarking

you have been embarking

they have been embarking

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I embarked

you embarked

he/she/it embarked

we embarked

you embarked

they embarked

Past continuous

I was embarking

you were embarking

he/she/it was embarking

we were embarking

you were embarking

they were embarking

Past perfect

I had embarked

you had embarked

he/she/it had embarked

we had embarked

you had embarked

they had embarked

Past perfect continuous

I had been embarking

you had been embarking

he/she/it had been embarking

we had been embarking

you had been embarking

they had been embarking

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will embark

you will embark

he/she/it will embark

we will embark

you will embark

they will embark

Future continuous

I will be embarking

you will be embarking

he/she/it will be embarking

we will be embarking

you will be embarking

they will be embarking

Future perfect

I will have embarked

you will have embarked

he/she/it will have embarked

we will have embarked

you will have embarked

they will have embarked

Future perfect continuous

I will have been embarking

you will have been embarking

he/she/it will have been embarking

we will have been embarking

you will have been embarking

they will have been embarking

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would embark

you would embark

he/she/it would embark

we would embark

you would embark

they would embark

Conditional continuous

I would be embarking

you would be embarking

he/she/it would be embarking

we would be embarking

you would be embarking

they would be embarking

Conditional perfect

I would have embark

you would have embark

he/she/it would have embark

we would have embark

you would have embark

they would have embark

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been embarking

you would have been embarking

he/she/it would have been embarking

we would have been embarking

you would have been embarking

they would have been embarking

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you embark
we let´s embark
you embark

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to embark

Past participle

embarked

Present Participle

embarking

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF EMBARK

Find out the translation of embark to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of embark from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «embark» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 开始从事
• Translator English - Spanish: embarcarse
• English: embark
• Translator English - Hindi: प्रारंभ
• Translator English - Arabic: الشروع
• Translator English - Russian: приступить
• Translator English - Portuguese: embarcar
• Translator English - Bengali: পোতারূঢ করা
• Translator English - French: embarquer
• Translator English - Malay: Mulakan
• Translator English - German: beginnen
• Translator English - Japanese: 始める
• Translator English - Korean: 착수하다
• Translator English - Javanese: Numpak kapal
• Translator English - Vietnamese: tham gia
• Translator English - Tamil: மேற்கொள்ளவேண்டும்
• Translator English - Marathi: सुरू करा
• Translator English - Turkish: atılmak
• Translator English - Italian: lanciarsi
• Translator English - Polish: rozpoczęcia
• Translator English - Ukrainian: приступити
• Translator English - Romanian: îmbarca
• Translator English - Greek: επιβιβάζονται
• Translator English - Afrikaans: begin
• Translator English - Swedish: ombord
• Translator English - Norwegian: innlate seg

10 QUOTES WITH «EMBARK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word embark.

1

Alan Alda

Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.

2

Nicos Anastasiades

The state of emergency and critical nature of the times do not allow me, as they do not allow anyone, to embark on a blame game.

3

Kate Atkinson

When I started 'Case Histories,' the characters were all going to Antarctica on a cruise. The first part was called 'Embarkation.' It was supposed to be about everyone preparing to embark on the cruise, but it mushroomed into an entire book.

4

Hans Urs von Balthasar

The work with which we embark on this first volume of a series of theological studies is a work with which the philosophical person does not begin, but rather concludes.

5

Max Baucus

The Social Security trust fund is in pretty good shape today and we should not embark upon risky, dangerous schemes which will, in fact, undermine Social Security, such as privatization.

6

Paul Begala

If George W. Bush is given a second term, and retains a Republican Congress and a compliant federal judiciary, he and his allies are likely to embark on a campaign of political retribution the likes of which we haven't seen since Richard Nixon.

7

Cate Blanchett

Marriage is a risk; I think it's a great and glorious risk, as long as you embark on the adventure in the same spirit.

8

John Bradshaw

The spiritual quest is not some added benefit to our life, something you embark on if you have the time and inclination. We are spiritual beings on an earthly journey. Our spirituality makes up our beingness.

9

Hjalmar Branting

We here in the North have for many years had a natural tendency to feel that when our representatives come together at an international meeting, we embark on the quest of mutual understanding and support.

10

Lee Byung-hun

The more I act, the harder it gets, since I feel like I still have so much to learn. Whenever I embark on a new project, it always feels like the first time. If it were easy to me and I felt like I knew everything, my acting might have been different. I think the feeling of 'newness' keeps me on my toes and concentrated.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMBARK»

Discover the use of embark in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to embark and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Embark

Sam pulled his hat down firmly on his head, and with one last look at Embark, he dug his heels into the gelding and leant his body forward; at the same time urging him into a gallop with urgency. The horse responded as he knew a good stock ...

Col Wurth, 2004

Dying with Grace: Embark for Heaven Without Fear!

Embark for Heaven Without Fear! This insightful and encouraging book will enable you to find the comfort and consolation of God in your season of distress.

Judson Cornwall, 2004

Embark

Author and pastor Beaux E. Hinote argues that this is not what God has called us to.

Beaux E. Hinote, 2013

Popularity Genie in a Bottle: Embark in Your Popularity Journey

Together with her daughter, they have managed to make this story a true gem to delight and intrigue any age group and gender.

Donatella Fragiale, Cristina Fragiale, 2010

The Everything Alternative Careers Book: Leave the Office ...

Packed with information on jobs that normally don't show up in the classifieds, this groundbreaking guide helps you take your basic skills, talents, and interests and enter an exciting new career.

James Mannion, 2004

A List of the Early Settlers of Georgia

4 yrs.; embark'd 19 Nov. 1737; arrived 14 Jan. 1737-8. Hired & carry'd at Capt. Thompson the owners risk, but taken by Mr. Causton as on the Trustees Acct. & by him so certifyed, tho without order, which made us lyable. 960. Mackintyre, Hugh ...

Coulter, Albert B. Saye, 2009

Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels

means that you are about to embark on a journey that will call on you to not only discover new ideas about yourself, but also discover new ideas about other people. You are about to go on an exciting adventure of discovery! “Adventure is out ...

Katie Monnin, 2011

A Grammar of the Maguindanao Tongue: According to the Manner ...

According to the Manner of Speaking it in the Interior and on the South Coast of the Island of Mindanao Jacinto Juanmartí, United States. War Dept. General Staff. Conjugation in the active form with “ ma ” or “ mag.” Root: Gueda—T0 embark ...

Jacinto Juanmartí, United States. War Dept. General Staff, 1906

Biennial report of the Adjutant General of the State of West ...

Company "C" (Ansted) will embark on Chesapeake & Ohio train No. 13, leaving Hawks Nest 2:L4 P. M. (Central time) August 3, and proceed to Huntington, remain ther» over night, and take Baltimore & Ohio Railroad special train leaving  ...

West Virginia. Adjutant General's Office, 1903

Embark

Embark was written just for this purpose. After reading this book, not only will you have a deeper understanding of how you grow in your relationship with Christ, but you will have the opportunity to experience the roadmap as a real map!

Nate Roten, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMBARK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term embark is used in the context of the following news items.

Buried In Verona To Embark On National Tour This September

Sydney metalcore kings Buried In Verona have experienced their fair share of adversity, with drummer Shane O'Brien leaving the band in 2013 ... «theMusic, Jul 15»

More than 200 Tractor Riders Embark on Yankton Area

The WNAX Tri-State Old Iron Association Tractor Ride embarks on Yankton again this week. Co-organizer Rodger Harts says this is the 9th ... «WNAX, Jul 15»

CSOs embark on development financing campaign

CSOs embark on development financing campaign. Category: General News July 9, 2015 0 0. Finance. Some members of civil society ... «Ghana Business News, Jul 15»

Local Boy Scouts embark on 'High Adventure'

Boys in attendance include: Andrew Alvey, Kiger Davis, Joseph McCain, Brandon McCain, Trace Rodgers, Zach Haley, Matthew Guererro, ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»

Chevron, OneSubsea embark on JIP to develop 20Ksi subsea …

HOUSTON -- OneSubsea, a Cameron and Schlumberger company, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have entered into an agreement to form a joint ... «WorldOil, Jul 15»

Scott Walker To Embark On Winnebago Trip Across Iowa

After announcing his entrance into the presidential race Monday, Scott Walker will campaign throughout the first caucus state of Iowa in a ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»

Time's New Web Series Follows Twin Brothers Who Embark on a …

Time's New Web Series Follows Twin Brothers Who Embark on a Year in Space. Scott and Mark Kelly project grew from a cover story By Tim ... «Adweek, Jul 15»

David Hayes and Tom Dabernig embark on almost impossible task …

CO-TRAINERS David Hayes and Tom Dabernig have set Criterion the almost impossible task of becoming the sixth horse, and first since ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»

Braves embark on a new season

The Hamilton High Braves are rarely the larger team on the gridiron when they match up with an opponent, but that has never stopped them ... «Appeal-Democrat, Jul 15»

Cyprus to embark on 'unprecedented' civil service reforms

The government of Cyprus is set to undertake unprecedented reforms of its administration system, it has been reported. The government of ... «Global Government Forum, Jul 15»