enter upon

• Phrasal verb, das bedeutet, etwas zu beginnen, besonders eine neue Phase, eine Aufgabe oder einen Zeitraum. Gilt im modernen Gebrauch als veraltet oder formell.

A phrasal verb meaning to begin or start something, especially a new phase, task, or period. Considered archaic or formal in modern usage.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Begin or startformal

   To start or commence a new activity, period, or undertaking.

   Beginnen

   • The company will enter upon a new phase of expansion next year.
   • He entered upon his duties as the new manager with enthusiasm.
   • They entered upon a journey across the continent.

   Synonymebegincommenceembark oninitiatelaunchset aboutstartundertake

   Antonymeceaseendfinishstopterminate

2. Take possession offormal

   To begin to have or use something, especially property or rights.

   In Besitz nehmen

   • The heir entered upon his inheritance after the reading of the will.
   • She entered upon the property as the new owner.
   • They entered upon the rights granted by the contract.

   Synonymeacquireassumecome intoobtainreceivetake over

   Antonymeabandoncedeforfeitrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaiveyield

Grundverbenter