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.