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to set out
[phrase form: set]
01
to start a journey
Intransitive: to set out on a journey | to set out for a destination
Examples
They set out on their road trip as soon as the sun rose.
The family set out for the vacation destination with excitement.
02
to begin doing something in order to reach a goal
Transitive: to set out to do sth
Ditransitive: to set out on sth to do sth
Examples
The research team set out to discover groundbreaking findings in their field.
He set out with determination to improve his skills in the upcoming competition.
03
to display items or information in an organized and systematic manner
Transitive: to set out items or information somewhere
Examples
She set the ingredients out on the kitchen counter before starting to cook.
The artist set out the paints on the palette to create a harmonious color scheme.
04
to provide detailed and clear information or explanations, often in a written format
Transitive: to set out information or explanations
Examples
She set the plan out in a detailed report, outlining each step.
The professor set out the instructions for the assignment in the syllabus.
