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set to work

The correct spelling is set to work.

How to pronounce set to work

verb

Say it like: Set- to- wo-rk

The correct spelling is set to work. To begin working. For example: "As soon as he got home, he went to his desk and set to work."

Usage Examples

As soon as he got home, he went to his desk and set to work.

As soon as I could, I set to work making the entries.

I set the pump to work getting the water out of the basement.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To begin working.
  2. 2.(with gerund) To begin working at.
  3. 3.To cause to begin working.

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