Meanings
How to pronounce "set to work":
AU
To begin working.
Example: "As soon as he got home, he went to his desk and set to work."
Example: "Everyday he sets to work at the new assignments."
To begin working at.
Example: "As soon as I could, I set to work making the entries."
To cause to begin working.
Example Sentences
1
As soon as the bell rang, the students set to work on their assignments.
2
After months of planning, the construction crew finally set to work on the new building.
3
The chef set to work immediately to prepare dinner for the guests.
4
When the storm hit, the neighbors quickly set to work clearing the fallen trees from the road.
5
After receiving the instructions, the team set to work on the project.