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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Meanwhile, seasoned equestrians are welcome to embark on safari via horseback, with two-hour, half-day and full-day excursions available.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The trio of friends embark on a series of fascinating adventures, including starting a garden, digging for dinosaur fossils, and exploring the site of a meteor crash.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
Reggie’s resolve to fight against the rising tide inspires him to embark upon a harebrained scheme that involves con artistry and theatrical promotion.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Placer County was able to embark on this clean-up project after securing $8 million of state funds, Toney said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The trio of friends embark on a series of fascinating adventures, including starting a garden, digging for dinosaur fossils, and exploring the site of a meteor crash.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
Reggie’s resolve to fight against the rising tide inspires him to embark upon a harebrained scheme that involves con artistry and theatrical promotion.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Placer County was able to embark on this clean-up project after securing $8 million of state funds, Toney said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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