Hledat
to set on
[phrase form: set]
01
napadnout, zaútočit na
to attack someone aggressively, either physically or verbally
Transitive: to set on sb
Example
The bullies set on the young student after school, causing him great distress.
The angry protesters set on the politician, shouting insults and accusations.
I witnessed a disturbing incident where a group of kids set on a classmate, and I had to intervene to stop it.
02
přenechat na, pustit na
to command an animal to attack another individual or entity
Ditransitive: to set on an animal sb/sth
Example
He set his guard dog on the trespasser, who quickly retreated.
The shepherd set his loyal dog on the intruding wolves to protect the flock of sheep.
The farmer used a whistle to set the border collie on the stray cattle.
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