to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.

to start an enterprise, business, etc.

to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

to involve (someone) in an enterprise.

to venture or invest (something) in an enterprise.

verb

disembark , stay

verb

board , commence , emplane , enter , entrain , go aboard ship , launch , leave port , plunge into , put on board , set about , set out , set sail , take on board , take ship , approach , begin , get off , inaugurate , initiate , institute , lead off , open , set to , take on , take up , undertake , depart , engage , enlist , invest , sail , start