set about

US /set əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaʊt/
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1.

começar a, iniciar

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.
Precisamos começar a encontrar uma solução para este problema imediatamente.
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She set about organizing her new office.
Ela começou a organizar seu novo escritório.
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2.

atacar, agredir

to attack someone or something

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The dog suddenly set about the mailman.
O cachorro de repente atacou o carteiro.
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He was set about by a group of thugs.
Ele foi atacado por um grupo de bandidos.
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