Set out | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Set out

/set ˈaʊt/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To begin a journey or a trip.

  • They set out early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
  • We set out for the mountains at dawn.

2. To start an activity or task with a clear purpose.

  • She set out to write her novel last year.
  • The company set out to improve its customer service.

3. To display or arrange something neatly or for a specific purpose.

  • He set out the tools he needed for the job.
  • They set out the food on the table.

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