definition of
set about

[1] #1 set about v. begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project". wn

[2] #2 set about v. enter upon an activity or enterprise. wn

[3] #3 set about v. 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!"; "The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia"; "He began early in the day"; "Let's get down to work now". wn