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.

Examples of embark on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Starting in June, the comedian will embark on a multi-city tour, stopping in San Diego, Washington state, Oregon, and the Bay Area. —Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024

The time is now for buyers to secure their lot and embark on a straightforward journey toward their dream homes. —Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 12 May 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, 10 May 2024

The lack of existing research in elephant communication inspired Eleuteri to embark on the study. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 May 2024

At just 24, she had been chosen to embark on a journey to find her soulmate—full of fancy dates, exotic locales, and lots of romance—as the star of ABC’s The Bachelorette. —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 May 2024

The ancient alien and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), embark on a vibrant season jammed with all the magical elements that have made the show a British television staple for 60 years. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2024

Numbering roughly 60, we were split into two groups and would embark on this rarefied fitness class, overseen by four coaches, from opposite directions. —Amy Verner, Vogue, 2 May 2024

Hit Me Hard and Soft drops May 17, and the singer will embark on an international tour in October to support the new album. —Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019