set about

US /set əˈbaʊt/

UK /set əˈbaʊt/

1.

to start doing something, especially something that requires a lot of effort or planning

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We need to set about finding a solution to this problem immediately.

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She set about organizing her new office.

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commence undertake embark on initiate launch into

2.

to attack someone or something

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The dog suddenly set about the mailman.

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He was set about by a group of thugs.

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attack assault pounce on fall upon charge at

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setting set set-to set on set in about set up