Meaning of the word "set down to work" in English
What does "set down to work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
set down to work
US /sɛt daʊn tu wɜrk/
UK /sɛt daʊn tu wɜːk/
Idiom
to begin to work seriously and with concentration
Example:
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After procrastinating all morning, she finally set down to work on her report.
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We need to set down to work if we want to meet the deadline.