embark on
phrasal verb.to start a new project, journey, or important activity that might be long or difficult.
phrasal verb.to commence a significant undertaking, venture, or journey; typically used with abstract nouns representing life stages or complex tasks.
“She is ready to embark on a new career.”
“After graduating from university, he decided to embark on a solo trip across South America.”
“The government is about to embark on a series of radical economic reforms designed to curb inflation and stimulate growth.”
usually followed by a noun phrase representing a major life event or a long-term project.
contrast with 'start' or 'begin'; 'embark on' carries a sense of importance and often implies a long journey ahead, whether literal or metaphorical.
the verb 'embark' requires the preposition 'on' (or occasionally 'upon') when followed by the activity being started.
- Particles
- on
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- embark + on + object