To put on board a ship or other vessel: as, the general embarked his troops and their baggage.
Hence To place or venture; put at use or risk, as by investment; put or send forth, as toward a destination: as, he embarked his capital in the scheme.
To go on board ship, as when setting out on a voyage: as, the troops embarked for Lisbon.
To set out, as in some course or direction; make a start or beginning in regard to something; venture; engage.