set about

/sˈɛt ɐbˈaʊt/

to set about

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: set]

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

synonyms : begin

antonyms : end

begin to deal with

synonyms : approach

enter upon an activity or enterprise

synonyms : attempt

*** Attack

Examples

1. He immediately set about re-establishing the dominance of the crown.

2. Still, the Inquisitors set about their work with ruthless efficiency.

3. We set about our unplanned consumer test.

4. And he set about quantifying.