set about
Third Person
sets about
Present Participle
setting about
Past Tense
set about
Past Participle
set about
1
to physically attack someone
transitive
- The bullies set about the weaker student in a bullying incident.
- The fans set about the opposing team's supporters in a heated brawl.
- The security guards set about the trespasser who tried to enter the restricted area.
- He set about the intruder who had broken into his home.
- The gang set about their rival in a violent altercation.
2
to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration
transitive
- The community set about restoring the historic building to its former glory.
- They set about cleaning the entire house before their guests arrived.
- The authorities set about addressing the environmental concerns raised by the local residents.
- He set about fixing the broken fence by gathering his tools and materials.
- The team set about solving the technical issues that had arisen during the project.