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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The legendary Staten Island crew is set to embark on their final tour this summer, and the Wu-Tang Clan will be bringing a time capsule on the road.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Today, dining aboard a cruise is an invitation to embark on a world-class culinary adventure that redefines what is possible at sea.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
An opportunity for Canada to embark on the largest transformation of its economy since the Second World War.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
One of the best-selling bands of all time, Foreigner are set to embark on their next North American tour on Jun. 11.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Today, dining aboard a cruise is an invitation to embark on a world-class culinary adventure that redefines what is possible at sea.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
An opportunity for Canada to embark on the largest transformation of its economy since the Second World War.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
One of the best-selling bands of all time, Foreigner are set to embark on their next North American tour on Jun. 11.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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