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embarking (a ship)

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. embarking (a ship)
2. embarkation
3. ship (carrying someone)

This noun and verb (する compound) means to board or get on a ship or boat. It is the nautical equivalent of boarding a train or airplane, used when describing embarking on a vessel.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My grandfather said that in his younger days, he even boarded cargo ships.

Sentence 2

The schedule states that boarding begins at 2:00 p.m.

Sentence 3

My friend who boarded ahead of me texted, "I grabbed us seats!"

Sentence 4

It's this rough and we're still supposed to board now?!

Sentence 5

Hey, shouldn't we go ahead and board now while we can?