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embark

em.bark \im-'ba:rk\ \.em-.ba:r-'ka--sh*n, -b*r-\ \-m*nt\ vb [MF embarquer, 
   fr. OProv embarcar, fr. em- (fr. L im-)]+ barca bark 1: to cause to go on 
   board a boat or airplane  2: to engage, enlist, or invest in an enterprise  
   1: to go on board a boat or airplane for transportation  2: to make a start 
   : COMMENCE  - em.bar.ka.tion n