to start a journey
We set out early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
set out — 2 meanings
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to explain or describe something clearly
The teacher set out the rules for the project very clearly.
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1. to start a journey
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to begin traveling or going somewhere, especially after preparing for it.
We set out early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
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to present ideas, plans, or information in a clear and organized way.
The teacher set out the rules for the project very clearly.
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