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
Williams never got the chance to embark on another eclipse expedition.
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Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
But Zaillian didn’t embark on the adaptation with that in mind.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Marsa will now embark upon her maiden voyage, following a private itinerary created by her owner.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Take a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar for a leisurely tour of the city’s historic neighborhoods, or embark on a Honey Island Swamp Tour to explore the region’s unique wildlife.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
The Kansas City Royals embark on another season Thursday, opening their 2024 campaign against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Clinical trials:Elon Musk's Neuralink chip is ready to embark on its first clinical trial.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The Lakers now embark on a six-game road trip with stops in Milwaukee, Memphis, Indiana, Brooklyn, Toronto and Washington.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Maxwell and Jazmine Sullivan will embark on a tour of North America this September and October, reuniting the pair after a 2008 tour together.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2024
Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
But Zaillian didn’t embark on the adaptation with that in mind.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Marsa will now embark upon her maiden voyage, following a private itinerary created by her owner.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Take a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar for a leisurely tour of the city’s historic neighborhoods, or embark on a Honey Island Swamp Tour to explore the region’s unique wildlife.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
The Kansas City Royals embark on another season Thursday, opening their 2024 campaign against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Clinical trials:Elon Musk's Neuralink chip is ready to embark on its first clinical trial.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The Lakers now embark on a six-game road trip with stops in Milwaukee, Memphis, Indiana, Brooklyn, Toronto and Washington.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Maxwell and Jazmine Sullivan will embark on a tour of North America this September and October, reuniting the pair after a 2008 tour together.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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