enter upon

• Verbo frasal que significa começar algo, especialmente uma nova etapa, tarefa ou período. É considerado antiquado ou formal no uso contemporâneo.

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

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Begin or startformal

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

   Iniciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbegincommenceembark oninitiatelaunchset aboutstartundertake

   Antônimosceaseendfinishstopterminate

2. Take possession offormal

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

   Tomar posse de

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacquireassumecome intoobtainreceivetake over

   Antônimosabandoncedeforfeitrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaiveyield

Verbo baseenter