Set on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SET-awn
sˈɛt/ /ˈɒn
SET-on
Definition
To be determined to do something, or (less commonly) to attack someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as 'be set on (doing) something' for strong determination. As 'set (someone/something) on', it means to make someone or something attack (usually with dogs). Formal in written form, but neutral in speech. Do not confuse with 'set up' or 'set off'.
Spanish: empeñarse en - lanzarse contraPortuguese (BR): decidir firmemente - atacar (alguém)Portuguese (PT): decidir-se a - atacar (alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 决定要（做某事）- 攻击Chinese (Traditional): 決定要（做某事）- 攻擊Hindi: ठान लेना - हमला करनाArabic: مصمم على - يهاجمBengali: দৃঢ় প্রতিজ্ঞ - (কাউকে) লেলিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: намерен - натравить (на кого-то)Japanese: 決心している - けしかけるVietnamese: quyết tâm - xúi giục tấn côngKorean: 굳게 결심하다 - (누군가를) 부추겨 공격하게 하다Turkish: kararlı olmak - üzerine salmakUrdu: پختہ ارادہ کرنا - (کسی پر) چھوڑ دینا (حملے کے لیے)Indonesian: bertekad - menyuruh menyerang
Example Sentences
She is set on becoming a doctor.
basic
The dog was set on the intruder.
basic
He is set on finishing his homework tonight.
basic
Once she's set on something, nothing can change her mind.
natural
After the argument, the man threatened to set his dog on anyone who entered.
natural
I'm really set on traveling abroad next year, no matter what.
natural