Enter upon
verb
To begin or start something.
We'll enter upon the next phase of the project after we finish testing.
Often appears as...
- enter upon a journey
- enter upon an agreement
verb
To start a period of time.
As the New Year enters upon, many people make resolutions for personal growth.
Often appears as...
- enter upon a new year
- enter upon a month
verb
To take possession or control of something.
After his father's demise, he enters upon his properties.
Often appears as...
- enter upon properties
- enter upon an estate
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Legal
verb
To begin or start something.
We'll enter upon the next phase of the project after we finish testing.
Often appears as...
- enter upon a journey
- enter upon an agreement
verb
To start a period of time.
As the New Year enters upon, many people make resolutions for personal growth.
Often appears as...
- enter upon a new year
- enter upon a month
verb
To take possession or control of something.
After his father's demise, he enters upon his properties.
Often appears as...
- enter upon properties
- enter upon an estate
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Project Milestones
Used when initiating significant stages within a project or plan.
With the design complete, we'll enter upon the construction phase.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instantaneous
The process following 'enter upon' often takes time to develop, not happening suddenly.
She'll enter upon a year of travel and discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Anticipation
Indicates moving forward with a sense of expectation for what comes next.
They will enter upon negotiations with hope for success.
Pro Tip 1/3Project Milestones
Used when initiating significant stages within a project or plan.
With the design complete, we'll enter upon the construction phase.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instantaneous
The process following 'enter upon' often takes time to develop, not happening suddenly.
She'll enter upon a year of travel and discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Anticipation
Indicates moving forward with a sense of expectation for what comes next.
They will enter upon negotiations with hope for success.
Pro Tip 1/3Project Milestones
Used when initiating significant stages within a project or plan.
With the design complete, we'll enter upon the construction phase.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instantaneous
The process following 'enter upon' often takes time to develop, not happening suddenly.
She'll enter upon a year of travel and discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Anticipation
Indicates moving forward with a sense of expectation for what comes next.
They will enter upon negotiations with hope for success.
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