set to
Quick angry clash
Set to means to begin working vigorously or fighting energetically.
When people set to a task, they attack it with determination: We set to cleaning the garage at dawn.
When two parties set to, they commence fighting or arguing: The brothers set to over the inheritance.
A set-to (hyphenated as a noun) is a fight or heated dispute.
- readySuitable for use now
- get readyMake preparations beforehand
- altercateArgue with vehemence
- commenceTo set underway
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
undertake · gear up · roll up sleeves · begin · quarrel · prepare · buckle down · embark · scuffle · start · get going · initiate · confront · contend · enter · take on · readiness · showdown
conflict duration/intensity
set towar of attrition
Prolonged conflict draining both sides
peace · reconciliation · harmony · truce · ceasefire