This is the 2590th most frequent German word.
anzutreten
"Anzutreten" means "to start," "to take up," or "to report for" (e.g., a position, duty, or journey).
Anzutreten is used in the sense of entering or competing in an event.
Er plant, die Wahl anzutreten.
He plans to contest the election.
Anzutreten signifies the commencement or start of a journey or activity.
Wir müssen morgen früh die Reise antreten.
We must begin the journey early tomorrow.
Anzutreten in this context refers to approaching or engaging in an activity or responsibility.