Set onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
SET-AHN-too, SET-AWN-too
sˈɛt/ /ˈɒntʊ
SET-ON-tuh
Definition
To move towards or attack someone or something, sometimes used when sending someone or an animal to attack. Also used when approaching a place or goal.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary, rarely used in modern spoken English except for animals ('set the dog onto the thief'). Often context determines if it means 'attack' or simply 'move towards.' Not the same as 'set out to' or 'set on.'
Spanish: dirigirse hacia - atacar aPortuguese (BR): partir para - atacarPortuguese (PT): dirigir-se para - atacarChinese (Simplified): 进入 - 攻击Chinese (Traditional): 進入 - 攻擊Hindi: की ओर बढ़ना - हमला करनाArabic: التوجه إلى - الهجوم علىBengali: দিকে এগোনো - আক্রমণ করাRussian: направиться к - напасть наJapanese: 向かう - 襲いかかるVietnamese: tiến đến - tấn côngKorean: 다가가다 - 공격하다Turkish: doğrulmak - saldırmakUrdu: کی طرف بڑھنا - حملہ کرناIndonesian: menuju ke - menyerang
Example Sentences
He set onto the next step with confidence.
basic
The guard dog was set onto the thief.
basic
She set onto her new project early in the morning.
basic
The coach set his team onto a new strategy after halftime.
natural
If you shout, the geese will set onto you!
natural
Once she had a plan, she really set onto making it happen.
natural