embarkation
/ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to begin a journey.
- The embarkation of troops was completed by dawn.
- Passengers must arrive two hours before embarkation.
- Embarkation for the cruise will begin at 10 a.m.
- The beginning of a new project or activity.
- The embarkation on a new business venture requires careful planning.
- His embarkation into politics surprised his friends.
- The team celebrated the embarkation of their research project.
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