Set about doing

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To start or begin to do or deal with something.

After receiving the project brief, she set about doing the task right away.
Visual representation of "set about doing" - To start or begin to do or deal with something

Often appears as...

  • set about doing homework
  • set about doing chores
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Action Initiation

Indicates the beginning of an action or task, often one requiring effort or attention.

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He set about doing the necessary repairs on the old house.
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Immediate Action

Used to express that someone started something without hesitation or delay.

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Upon spotting the mess, she immediately set about doing the cleaning.
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Sequential Tasks

Often lets the listener know that a series of tasks has been started, not just a single action.

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The team set about doing the series of tests required for the experiment.
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