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set off to begin going somewhere, esp. on a trip. [5 definitions]
set on fire to start the burning of (something), causing damage or destruction.
set one's cap for to try to attract as a husband or wife.
set out to start on a journey or begin an adventure. [5 definitions]
set piece a literary, musical, or other artistic work, or part of such a work, that aims to achieve certain effects, esp. technically impressive ones. [2 definitions]
set sail to start out on or as if on a sea voyage.
set shot a shot made by a basketball player while standing in place.
set store by to hold in esteem; value.
set theory the study of the mathematical properties of, and relations between, sets.
set up to make (something) ready for use or operation by assembling or arranging the parts. [6 definitions]
set-to (informal) a short, intense fight or argument.
smart set sophisticated, fashionable people, considered as a group.
solution set the set of roots or values satisfying one or several mathematical expressions, such as equations or inequalities.
swing set a playground structure made of metal or wood that swings are hung from.
twin set a set of a matched cardigan and pullover sweater for women, intended to be worn together.
universal set in mathematics, the set of all elements under consideration in a given problem.