embark

Verb

• proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
  • We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer
    

• set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
  • she embarked upon a new career
    

• go on board

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  venture , enter , ship
• Antonyms: 
  disembark , debark , set down