set about

US /set əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaʊt/
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1.

empezar a, ponerse a

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.
Necesitamos empezar a buscar una solución a este problema de inmediato.
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She set about organizing her new office.
Ella se puso a organizar su nueva oficina.
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2.

atacar, agredir

to attack someone or something

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The dog suddenly set about the mailman.
El perro de repente atacó al cartero.
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He was set about by a group of thugs.
Fue atacado por un grupo de matones.
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