途とに就つく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

set out on a journey; start a task

A somewhat formal set phrase used for embarking on a journey or beginning an undertaking. Often used in written or formal contexts.

• 彼かれは新あらたな研けん究きゅうの途とに就ついた。

  He set out on a new research project.

• 一いっ行こうは早そう朝ちょう、山さん頂ちょうへの途とに就ついた。

  The party set out for the summit early in the morning.