set about doing
phrasal verbPart ofset
set about doing — phrasal verb
1. to start doing a particular activity in a focused way — used when naming the act
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to start doing a particular activity in a focused way — used when naming the activity directly with an -ing verb.
Example
Astrid set about painting the kitchen walls a soft shade of yellow.
The children set about building a snowman as soon as the storm ended.