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.

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In fact, organizations that are more thoughtful about EQ are more likely to provide critical feedback to employees than companies that have yet to embark on an EQ journey. —

Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 In March, Wyatt will embark on his first headlining tour of clubs, armed with only his guitar. —

Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024 The two embark on a dangerous and transcendent journey down the Mississippi River. 4. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 More holiday brass Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings invites audiences to embark on Sonic Journeys through the holiday season at their annual Holiday Brass Concert Saturday at St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. —

Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for embark on/upon

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