to explain, describe, or arrange something in a clear and detailed way, especially in writing
to put something where it can be seen or used
to start a journey
to start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim
After a three-day rest, the travellers set out again.
I let her walk a long way ahead until I could only just make her out and then I set out after her.
In his report he sets out his plans for the department.
Making an effort to curb her impatience, she set out to explain.
She seemed to be tugging him towards the long tables on which the flower exhibits had been set out.
They set out to build their own house.
When we set out on this project, we knew it would be difficult.
You deliberately set out to torment another living creature.
street traders setting out their wares
sets out
setting out
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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