set about

v 1: begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult

problem"; "appraoch a new project" [syn: {go about}, {approach}]

2: enter upon an activity or enterprise [syn: {undertake}, {attempt}]

3: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action: "We

began working at dawn"; "Who will start?" "Get working as

soon as the sun rises!" [syn: {begin}, {get}, {start out},

{start}, {set out}, {commence}] [ant: {end}]