Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
set-sail
verb phrase
/sɛt seɪl/
Definition
To begin a journey by boat or ship by unfurling the sails and moving away from the shore.
Examples
- After days of waiting for the right winds, the sailors finally set sail at dawn.
- We plan to set sail for the islands early in the morning.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of departing on a sea voyage. It implies that a boat is ready to navigate through water after preparing its sails.
Synonyms
- depart
- embark
- launch
- leave port
