embark on/upon

idiom

: to begin (a journey)

They embarked on their trip to America with high hopes.

: to begin (something that will take a long time or happen for a long time)

She's embarking on a new career.

The company has embarked upon a risky new project.

Examples of embark on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here’s the setup: Following the events of the Survivor series, Lara Croft has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. —

Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 June 2024 Get ready to embark on a fragrant journey that celebrates the beauty, power, and individuality of Black women through the art of scent. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2024 The bot now has to embark on a mission to find all the pieces. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2024 Leto transported his mom to Discovery, which was ready to embark on its last mission. —

Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for embark on/upon

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