went about
Set to work
Went about means started doing something or approached a task in a particular way: She went about her work quietly, How did you go about solving the problem?
The phrase suggests method or manner of undertaking.
To go about one's business is to proceed with normal activities, often despite interruption or scrutiny.
- performedDid as required
- tackledEngaged with forcefully
- took onAccepted or confronted
- approachedMoved toward something
- got down to businessBegan serious work
gone · undertook · commenced · started · got started · addressed · roamed · wandered · set out · engaged · executed · traversed · carried out · made headway · sought · continued · carried on · navigated