set about (doing something)

set about (doing something)

To undertake a task; to begin doing something. After the meeting, I'll set about writing a draft of the report. They set about cleaning the house from top to bottom before their guests arrived.See also: set

set someone about something

to make someone begin doing something. I set the boys about raking up the leaves. She set herself about repairing the damaged machine.See also: set

set about doing something

to begin to do something. When are you going to set about fixing the roof? We will set about painting the house when the weather gets a little cooler.See also: set

set about

Begin, start, as in How do we set about solving this puzzle? [c. 1600] See also: set

set about

v. To start doing something or some task: After collecting sticks, the campers set about building a fire.See also: set