embark on/upon

idiom

: to begin (a journey)

They embarked on their trip to America with high hopes.

: 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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Beginning in February, the band will also embark on a tour across the U.S. that wraps in July. —

Daniela Avila, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 The musical production was preparing to embark on a UK tour that would take in the Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep, and HOME in Manchester. —

Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 The duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller will also embark on their first tour since 2022 this spring, beginning May 7 in Phoenix and running through June 15 in Madison, Wi. —

Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 Jan. 2025 Ahead of the Minnesota music festival, Weezer will embark on a summer tour through Europe. —

Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for embark on/upon

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