Meaning of the word "set sail" in English

What does "set sail" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

set sail

US /sɛt seɪl/
UK /sɛt seɪl/

Idiom

1.

to begin a journey by boat or ship

Example:
The ship will set sail at dawn.
They decided to set sail for new adventures.
2.

to begin a journey or undertaking

Example:
After months of planning, they were finally ready to set sail on their new business venture.
It's time to set sail on this exciting project.