to set about
Pronunciation
/sˈɛt ɐbˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/sˈɛt ɐbˈaʊt/

Definición y significado de "set about"en inglés

to set about
[phrase form: set]
01

arremeter contra, atacar

to physically attack someone
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to set about sb
to set about definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The bullies set about the weaker student in a bullying incident.
Los matones se abalanzaron sobre el estudiante más débil en un incidente de acoso.
The fans set about the opposing team's supporters in a heated brawl.
Los fanáticos se abalanzaron sobre los seguidores del equipo contrario en una pelea acalorada.
02

ponerse a, emprender

to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration
Transitive: to set about doing sth
to set about definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The community set about restoring the historic building to its former glory.
La comunidad se dispuso a restaurar el edificio histórico para devolverle su antigua gloria.
They set about cleaning the entire house before their guests arrived.
Ellos se pusieron a limpiar toda la casa antes de que llegaran sus invitados.
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