set about Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb begin to deal with
   go about; approach.
   
   • approach a task
   • go about a difficult problem
   • approach a new project
2. verb enter upon an activity or enterprise
   attempt; undertake.
   
3. verb take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
   begin; get; start out; start; set out; get down; commence.
   
   • 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

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