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set out to do something

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  • set out to do something — set out to (do something) to begin doing something that is part of a plan. When Mary set out to become a writer, she had no idea how difficult it would be to earn a living …   New idioms dictionary

  • set out to — (do something) to begin doing something that is part of a plan. When Mary set out to become a writer, she had no idea how difficult it would be to earn a living …   New idioms dictionary

  • set out — phrasal verb Word forms set out : present tense I/you/we/they set out he/she/it sets out present participle setting out past tense set out past participle set out 1) [intransitive] to start a journey After a three day rest, the travellers set out …   English dictionary

  • set out — 1) PHRASAL VERB When you set out, you start a journey. [V P prep/adv] When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots. [Also V P] Syn: set off 2) PHRASAL VERB If you set out to do something, you start trying to do it. [V P to inf] He… …   English dictionary

  • set out (something) — 1. to give the details of or explain something, esp. in writing. Your contract sets out the terms and conditions of your employment. 2. to put something in a particular place. The waiter cleared the table and set out silverware for their next… …   New idioms dictionary

  • set out your stall — set out (your) stall British & Australian to show other people that you are determined to do something. We ve set out our stall to win the championship and we ll be disappointed if we don t …   New idioms dictionary

  • set out stall — set out (your) stall British & Australian to show other people that you are determined to do something. We ve set out our stall to win the championship and we ll be disappointed if we don t …   New idioms dictionary

  • set out — ► set out 1) begin a journey. 2) aim or intend to do something. 3) arrange or display in a particular order or position. Main Entry: ↑set …   English terms dictionary

  • set out — verb 1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action (Freq. 9) 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… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ˌset ˈout — phrasal verb 1) to start a journey The group set out from Grand Cayman five days ago.[/ex] 2) to start doing something, or trying to achieve something They set out to build their own house.[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • set out — verb a) To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing. This contract sets out all the terms of the agreement as we discussed. b) To go out, leave. Tomorrow we set out for America …   Wiktionary

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