English Explanatory Dictionary

set out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.
  2. To go out, leave.
  3. To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.
  4. To position, to put in a position
  5. To arrange the necessary type into a printing press in preparation to run it.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛt‿aʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-set out.wav

Word forms

set out sets out setting out

Derived words

outset set out one's stall
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