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set out

1 of 1verb
/ˈsɛt ˈaʊt/
Forms:sets out,setting out,set out,set out
1

to start a journey

B1
  • They set out on their road trip as soon as the sun rose.
  • The family set out for the vacation destination with excitement.
  • The adventurers decided to set out on a quest for the hidden treasure.
  • Setting out on a cross-country journey, they aimed to explore diverse landscapes.
  • The group of friends set out for a weekend getaway to the mountains.
Synonyms:
partheadmake forstart outset offproceedstarttake offset forthgodepart
2

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

transitive
  • The research team set out to discover groundbreaking findings in their field.
  • He set out with determination to improve his skills in the upcoming competition.
  • The company set out on a mission to reduce its carbon footprint in the industry.
  • The students set out to create a community service project for the local neighborhood.
  • Our team set out on a quest to explore innovative solutions to common problems.
Synonyms:
start outset aboutbegincommencestartget downget
Antonyms:
end
3

to display items or information in an organized and systematic manner

transitive
  • She set the ingredients out on the kitchen counter before starting to cook.
  • The artist set out the paints on the palette to create a harmonious color scheme.
  • Please set the tools out neatly for the workshop participants.
  • The teacher set out the assignments on the desks for the students to pick up.
Synonyms:
arraylay outrange
4

to provide detailed and clear information or explanations, often in a written format

transitive
  • She set the plan out in a detailed report, outlining each step.
  • The professor set out the instructions for the assignment in the syllabus.
  • The CEO set out the company's goals in a comprehensive business strategy.
  • He set out the project timeline during the team meeting for everyone to understand.
  • The researcher set out the findings of the study in a detailed research paper.