English Expression · Intermediate
make ship
To embark in a ship or other vessel
Pronunciation: say make ship
Meaning
To embark on a ship or other vessel.
Example
The merchants decided to make ship at dawn to begin their long journey across the ocean.
The merchants decided to make ship at dawn to begin their long journey across the ocean.
Practice tips
- Practice make ship out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.