Disembark vs. Embark

Disembark vs. Embark — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Disembark and Embark

Disembarkverb

(transitive) To remove from on board a vessel; to put on shore

The general disembarked the troops.

Embarkverb

To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.

All passengers please embark now.

Disembarkverb

To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or airplane

Embarkverb

To start, begin.

Phil embarked on his journey yesterday.

Disembarkverb

go ashore;

The passengers disembarked at Southampton

Embarkverb

(transitive) To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.

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Embarkverb

(transitive) To engage, enlist, or invest (as persons, money, etc.) in any affair.

He embarked his fortune in trade.

Embarkverb

go on board

Embarkverb

set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.);

she embarked upon a new career

Embarkverb

proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers;

We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer