Also,
enter upon. Set out, begin, as in We are entering on a new era, or They entered upon the most difficult part of the research. [Early 1600s]
enter upon
| Idioms: enter on |
| WordNet: enter upon |
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
take on duties or office
Synonym: accede to
Meaning #2:
take possession of
Synonyms: come upon, luck into
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