Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to set sail
verb phrase
/tə sɛt seɪl/
Definition
To begin a journey by sea, typically by raising the sails of a ship or boat.
Examples
- We plan to set sail at dawn to reach the island before sunset.
- Once the crew was ready, the captain ordered them to set sail.
- After checking the weather conditions, they decided it was safe to set sail.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to set sail’ refers to the act of leaving the shore and starting a voyage on water.
Synonyms
- embark
- depart
- begin a voyage
