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embarking on

VERB

begin undertaking, journey

Synonyms

WEAK

broach commence engage enter get off initiate jump off launch open plunge into set about set out set to start take up tee off

Example Sentences

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County is embarking on a national search for an executive director to lead a team with one objective: closing Men’s Central Jail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The songstress may well be attempting to minimize her personal admin before embarking on a very action-packed summer of concert dates.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Earlier this year, Janmohamed said in a LinkedIn post that he’s moving to a venture-partner role at Lightspeed and embarking on building “a new, early-stage venture firm.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I was embarking on a fact-finding mission, which I would combine with the pleasures of seeing the countryside and old friends and comrades.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela