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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There will be growing pains in Los Angeles and the Lakers are about to embark on a tough stretch of games.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Excited about Silverstein is about to embark upon our 25 Years of Noise Tour in Jan/Feb in US/Canada and in EU/UK in March.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 Feb. 2025
United have recorded losses totalling £373m over the last five years, which has led Sir Jim Ratcliffe to embark upon a range of cost-cutting measures since taking control of operations at Old Trafford last year.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning reality competition series follows teams of two who embark on a trek around the world.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Also Read Rental Vans, Corn Nuts, and the Open Road: Emo Darlings Macseal Headlining First Tour
Excited about Silverstein is about to embark upon our 25 Years of Noise Tour in Jan/Feb in US/Canada and in EU/UK in March.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 Feb. 2025
United have recorded losses totalling £373m over the last five years, which has led Sir Jim Ratcliffe to embark upon a range of cost-cutting measures since taking control of operations at Old Trafford last year.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning reality competition series follows teams of two who embark on a trek around the world.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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