enter a strait
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To begin travelling into a strait.
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- The large tanker began to enter the strait at sunrise.
- After hours of sailing, the expedition was finally ready to enter the narrow strait.
- The captain ordered the crew to prepare to enter the treacherous strait.
- To reach their destination quickly, they chose to enter the strait rather than go around the island.
- A small fishing boat was seen trying to enter the strait during the storm.
- The ancient mariners would often hesitate to enter unknown straits.
- We observed the majestic cruise ship gracefully enter the strait towards the open sea.
- The naval fleet will enter the strait under escort next Tuesday.
- Before you enter the strait, make sure all navigation systems are operational.
- If the weather improves, we plan to enter the strait by noon.