English Expression · Intermediate
put to sea
To leave a port or harbour on a voyage, or for other purposes such as fishing
Pronunciation: say put to sea
Meaning
To leave a port or harbour on a voyage, or for other purposes such as fishing.
Example
The captain prepared the crew to put to sea at dawn.
The captain prepared the crew to put to sea at dawn.
Practice tips
- Practice put to sea 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.