set about

sɛt əˈbaʊt
setting about
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Translation of set about into Hebrew

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.

begin task

start doing something with determination
  • She set about cleaning the house.היא התחילה בניקיון הבית.
2.

physical confrontation

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attack or confront someone physically
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  • He set about the intruder with unexpected ferocity..הוא התנפל על הפורץ באכזריות בלתי צפויה
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Synonyms and analogies of set about in English

Examples of set about in a sentence

  • They set about organizing the event early in the morning.
  • The boxer set about his opponent as soon as the bell rang.
  • She set about the mugger with her handbag, surprising everyone.

Translations of "set about" in Context ordered by category and frequency

הִתְנַפֵּל עַל - hitenapel 'al

As tensions rose, he set about the heckler, ending the disruption swiftly.

כשעלו המתחים, התנפל על המרעיש, מסיים את ההפרעה במהירות.

As the fight broke out, he set about his rival without hesitation or remorse.

כשהקטטה פרצה, התנפל על יריבו ללא היסוס או חרטה.

When cornered, the martial artist set about the attacker, showcasing his skills fiercely.

כשהיה מוקף, אמני הלחימה התנפל על התוקף, מציג את כישוריו בחירוף נפש.

With a sudden outburst, the kid set about the taunter, surprising everyone nearby.

בפתאומיות, הילד התנפל על המלעיג, מפתיע את כל מי שבקרבתו.

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Other translations for set about:

  • לְהַתְחִילv.
  • לִפְעוֹלv.
  • לִתְקוֹףv.
  • לְהִתְיַשֵּׁבv.
  • לְהַגְדִּיר עַל

set about: Examples and translations in context

The gang members set about the rival crew without any warning, leaving chaos behind.

חברי הכנופייה התנפלו על הקבוצה היריבה ללא אזהרה, והשאירו חורבן מאחוריהם.

Feeling threatened, she set about her attacker with a furious swing of her purse.

מרגישה מאוימת, התנפלה על תוקפה בנפנוף זועם עם תיקה.

In a moment of rage, she set about the wall, fists leaving cracks.

ברגע של זעם, התנפלה על הקיר, כשהאגרופים משאירים סדקים.

With no time to think, she set about the bullies, defending her little brother.

ללא זמן לחשוב, התנפלה על הבריונים, מגן על אחיה הקטן.

When provoked, she set about the ringleader, quickly making a statement.

כשעורר, התנפלה על המנהיג, מיד יוצרת הצהרה.

Outnumbered, the hero still set about the villains, determined to protect the innocent.

במיעוט מספרי, הגיבור עדיין התנפל על הנבלים, נחוש להגן על התמימים.

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