Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
set about
phrasal verb
/sɛt əˈbaʊt/
Definition
To begin to do something with determination and focus.
Examples
- After the meeting, she decided to set about organizing the event.
- He set about fixing the car as soon as he got home.
- They set about cleaning the house before the guests arrived.
Meaning
To start working on a task or project, often with a specific goal in mind.
Synonyms
- commence
- begin
- start
