embark on

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Definition

Verb: - To begin or start a significant, new, or challenging course of action, journey, or enterprise. It implies a sense of commitment to a substantial undertaking that will continue over time.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the initial action of commencing something substantial, often with a sense of adventure, risk, or significant effort. It is typically followed by a noun phrase describing the endeavor.

Examples
  • After years of planning, they finally embarked on a journey around the world.
  • She decided to embark on a new career in software development.
  • The company is embarking on a major expansion into Asian markets.
  • He embarked on a detailed explanation of his theory.
Advanced Usage
  • "to embark upon": This is a formal variant with the same meaning as "embark on."
    • The research team embarked upon a groundbreaking study.
Variants and Related Words
  • Embarkation (n): The act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or the process of beginning an enterprise.
    • The embarkation of troops proceeded smoothly.
  • Disembark (v): To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; to conclude a journey or phase.
Synonyms
  • Begin: To start or commence.
  • Commence: A more formal synonym for begin.
  • Initiate: To cause a process or action to begin.
  • Launch: To start or set in motion, especially something public or official.
  • Undertake: To commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Set out on: To begin a journey or course of action.
    • They set out on their mission at dawn.
  • Start on: To begin working on something.
    • We need to start on the project immediately.
Related Idioms
  • Set sail: Literally to begin a sea voyage; figuratively to start a new venture.
    • The company set sail in the competitive tech industry.
  • Get the ball rolling: To start an activity or process.
    • Let's get the ball rolling on this initiative.
Verb
  1. get off the ground
    • Who started this company?
    • We embarked on an exciting enterprise
    • I start my day with a good breakfast
    • We began the new semester
    • The afternoon session begins at 4 PM
    • The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack

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