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
With its tantalizing cuisine, unrivaled tequila selection, and enchanting atmosphere, Meximodo invites foodies to embark on a culinary adventure like no other.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
As more professionals choose to embark on this nomadic journey, 12Go stands ready to navigate them through the rich landscapes and cultures of Asia, making the dream of a work-life-travel balance a tangible reality for many.
—William Mullane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
To turn Hamas’s victory into defeat, Israel must use this moment to embark on a diplomatic track.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
Megan will now soon release her (still unnamed) third album and embark on her Hot Girl Summer tour later this year.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Now, six decades later, Ed Dwight is set to embark on the New Shepard mission, sponsored by the nonprofit Space for Humanity, a nonprofit changing global perspectives by democratizing access to space for all of humanity, with additional support from the Jaison and Jamie Robinson Foundation.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
As with any new venture that takes place in the celebscape, Markle has decided to embark on a subtle style transformation.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Beginning on April 29, Timberlake will embark on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Williams never got the chance to embark on another eclipse expedition.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
As more professionals choose to embark on this nomadic journey, 12Go stands ready to navigate them through the rich landscapes and cultures of Asia, making the dream of a work-life-travel balance a tangible reality for many.
—William Mullane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
To turn Hamas’s victory into defeat, Israel must use this moment to embark on a diplomatic track.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
Megan will now soon release her (still unnamed) third album and embark on her Hot Girl Summer tour later this year.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Now, six decades later, Ed Dwight is set to embark on the New Shepard mission, sponsored by the nonprofit Space for Humanity, a nonprofit changing global perspectives by democratizing access to space for all of humanity, with additional support from the Jaison and Jamie Robinson Foundation.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
As with any new venture that takes place in the celebscape, Markle has decided to embark on a subtle style transformation.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Beginning on April 29, Timberlake will embark on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Williams never got the chance to embark on another eclipse expedition.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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