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set out

CEFR: B1
To begin an expedition, voyage, or structured task with a clear, predefined objective in mind.

Synonyms

  • embark upon
  • commence

Example Sentence

The naval squadron set out from Valentia Island in Ireland to lay the underwater cable across the Atlantic.

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