make sail
The phrase "make sail" originates from maritime traditions and is used both literally and figuratively to indicate the start of a journey.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)To extend or set additional sails on a vessel to harness the wind.
Example
- The captain ordered the crew to make sail as the wind picked up.
- As soon as the storm passed, we made sail to continue our journey.
B2Travel
(figurative)To start a journey or embark on a voyage.
Example
- We plan to make sail for the Caribbean next month.
- They made sail at dawn, eager to explore new territories.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make sail":
strike sailunder sailsailing vesseltrim one's sailssail signsail close to the windplane sailingmake hayfull sailship outbefore the mastmake itfly a kite