set out

/sɛɾ aʊt/

/sɛt aʊt/

Other forms: setting out; sets out

Definitions of set out

1. verb

   lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
   synonyms: array, lay out, range

   types:

   compart

   lay out in parts according to a plan

   type of:

   arrange, set up

   put into a proper or systematic order
2. verb

   take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
   synonyms: begin, commence, get, get down, set about, start, start out

   begin

   begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language

   types:

   recommence

   begin again

   strike out

   set out on a course of action

   fall

   begin vigorously

   jump off

   set off quickly, usually with success

   get to

   arrive at the point of

   auspicate

   commence in a manner calculated to bring good luck

   attack

   set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

   break in

   start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role

   launch, plunge

   begin with vigor

   come on

   occur or become available

   embark, enter

   set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)

   bestir oneself, get cracking, get going, get moving, get rolling, get started, get weaving

   start to be active

   take up

   pursue or resume
3. verb

   leave
   synonyms: depart, part, set forth, set off, start, start out, take off

   types:

   lift off, take off

   depart from the ground

   roar off

   leave

   blaze, blaze out

   move rapidly and as if blazing

   sally forth, sally out

   set out in a sudden, energetic or violent manner

   type of:

   go away, go forth, leave

   go away from a place