set upon

• Verbo frasal que significa atacar a alguien o algo, o empezar algo con determinación.

A phrasal verb used to indicate attacking someone or something, or to describe the act of beginning something with determination.

incontable · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Attack violentlyformal

   To attack someone or something with force or aggression.

   Atacar violentamente

   • The thieves set upon the traveler in the dark alley.
   • The dog set upon the intruder without warning.
   • The protesters were set upon by the police.

   Sinónimosambushassailassaultattackbesetchargefall uponstormstrike

   Antónimosdefendguardprotect

2. Begin with determinationformal

   To start doing something with great energy and determination.

   emprender con determinación

   • She set upon her studies with renewed vigor.
   • He set upon the task of cleaning the garage.
   • The team set upon the project with enthusiasm.

   Sinónimosattackbuckle downpitch inset-totackleundertake

Verbo baseset