Pronunciation: /sɛt seɪl/
noun a journey by boat
A1 They set sail on a small boat.
A2 The pirates decided to set sail in search of treasure.
B1 After months of preparation, the crew finally set sail on their around-the-world journey.
B2 The captain gave the command to set sail at dawn.
C1 The wealthy businessman set sail on his luxurious yacht for a relaxing vacation.
C2 Despite the stormy weather, the experienced sailors set sail confidently towards their destination.
verb to begin a journey by boat
A1 The sailors set sail on their ship.
A2 They decided to set sail for a new adventure.
B1 Before they could set sail, they needed to check the weather forecast.
B2 The captain gave the order to set sail at dawn.
C1 After months of preparation, the crew finally set sail on their around-the-world voyage.
C2 Setting sail into the unknown, the explorers were filled with a sense of excitement and trepidation.
formal The captain ordered the crew to set sail at sunrise.
informal Let's set sail as soon as the weather clears up.
slang We're gonna set sail once we grab some snacks.
figurative After years of preparation, he was finally ready to set sail on his new business venture.
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