set on
The phrase "set on" can convey aggression, determination, or positioning depending on the context.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To attack someone or something aggressively.
Example
- The bandits set on the travelers without warning.
- He was set on by a group of thugs.
B2General
(informal)To encourage someone or an animal to attack another person or thing.
Example
- The farmer set his dogs on the intruders.
- She set her cat on the mouse.
B2General
(informal)To be determined to achieve or accomplish something.
Example
- She is set on becoming a doctor.
- He was set on finishing the project by the end of the week.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "set on":
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