Phrases & Expressions

To deal with or take care of a matter or task.

• I'll see to the arrangements.
• Don't worry about the bills; I'll see to them.

To send something to many people at the same time.

• We sent out invitations for the party last week.
• The school sends out a newsletter every month.

A strong feeling that something needs to be done quickly.

• The manager tried to create a sense of urgency in the team.
• There is a growing sense of urgency.

To choose a specific day for an event or meeting to happen.

• Let's set a date for our next meeting.
• They set a date for the wedding next spring.

To decide on a final time or date by which something must be completed.

• The teacher set a deadline for the essay.
• We need to set a deadline for this project.

To start doing a task or dealing with something, often with energy.

• She set about cleaning the house immediately.
• He set about his work with great enthusiasm.

To save something for a particular purpose or time.

• Set aside some money for your holiday.
• She sets aside an hour every evening to read.

To write something on paper.

• Please set down your name and address.
• She set down her thoughts in a small notebook every night.

To allow someone or something to be free or to go where they want.

• They set the birds free.
• The prisoners were set free after the war.

To begin a journey.

• They set off on their adventure at dawn.
• We set off early to avoid the traffic.