set about

verb

set about; setting about; sets about

transitive verb

: to begin to do

Examples of set about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blue Origin set about moving forward with repairs to salvageable infrastructure at the site while also pursuing a new plan on how to launch its New Glenn rockets in the future. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

How quickly did the competition set about building their own running sandals? — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Both Gladys and Consuelo sought to marry for love, but their mothers had different ideas and set about arranging their daughters’ nuptials. — Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Once there, the two join forces with Trapper John McIntrye (Elliott Gould) and set about questioning any rigid army regulation that stands in the way of their drinking and womanizing. — Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for set about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout