set about meaning and definition

SET ABOUT verb

Definition of set about (verb)

1. begin to deal with
   • "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"
   • synonyms: approach, go about
2. enter upon an activity or enterprise
   • synonyms: attempt, undertake
3. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
   • "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?"; "Get working as soon as the sun rises!"; "The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia"; "He began early in the day"; "Let's get down to work now"
   • synonyms: begin, commence, get, get down, set out, start, start out
   • antonym: end