Meaning of the word "set someone to work" in English

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set someone to work

US /set ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː wɜːrk/
UK /set ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː wɜːrk/
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Phrase

1.

to give someone a task or job to do

Example:
The manager decided to set someone to work on the new project immediately.
After the meeting, we will set everyone to work on their assigned tasks.
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