set out

British  

verb

1. to present, arrange, or display

   he set the flowers out in the vase

2. to give a full account of; explain exactly

   he set out the matter in full

3. to plan or lay out (a garden, etc)

4. (intr) to begin or embark on an undertaking, esp a journey

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set out Idioms  

1. Begin an earnest attempt, as in He set out to prove his point , or We accomplished what we set out to do . [Late 1800s]

2. Lay out systematically, as in She set out all the reports in chronological order . [Second half of 1500s]

3. Display for exhibition or sale, as in The Japanese restaurant set out samples of all the different kinds of sushi . [c. 1300]

4. Plant, as in It was time to set out the seedlings . [Early 1800s]

5. Begin a journey, as in They set out at dawn . [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

"Last year, following an independent culture review, we set out the behavioural expectations for everyone who works with or for the BBC and we were clear action would be taken if these were not met."

From BBC

The pair discussed Islamabad's role in trying to get the United States and Iran to the negotiating table, and set out a joint five-point plan for an end to the conflict.

From Barron's

Scientists from the Universities of Cambridge and Antwerp set out to understand how this rapid burst of evolution was possible.

From Science Daily

"I would appeal to anyone who believes there's going to be a return to the past to think again and to follow the course that has been set out by the people."

From BBC

Hegseth also told reporters the timeline of the war could now be six to eight weeks, a break from the previous four-to-six-week timeline that was earlier set out by the administration.

From BBC

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