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

Once Schurmans joined, WRT set about taking on additional motorsport business, with a dedicated manufacturing division established alongside its racing operations. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

After getting their agreement to return the paintings, Germain set about contacting their rightful owners. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The couple set about transforming it into a stunning retreat, and the result retains the straightforward spirit of the original structure, while details are designed for compatibility with the landscape. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

The agents set about trying to make accounts and request access to private datasets. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for set about

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