embark on/upon
idiom
1
: to begin (a journey)
They embarked on their trip to America with high hopes.
2
: 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.
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Upper West Side Cinema Center will now embark on Phase 2 of its campaign to raise the funds necessary to build out the facility and restore the landmarked façade.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Next month, Khan will embark on The Queens Tour alongside Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In this book, Elara must embark on a vengeful journey far beyond the Kingdom of Helios to wake her soulmate, who is trapped between life and death.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Though many of the songs were first played in intimate venues and museums, Dacus will embark on an official tour later this month that extends through the summer.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Next month, Khan will embark on The Queens Tour alongside Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In this book, Elara must embark on a vengeful journey far beyond the Kingdom of Helios to wake her soulmate, who is trapped between life and death.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Though many of the songs were first played in intimate venues and museums, Dacus will embark on an official tour later this month that extends through the summer.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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