set forth

• Commencer un voyage ou, plus souvent dans un contexte formel, présenter, expliquer ou exposer quelque chose clairement et systématiquement, par exemple des idées, des plans ou des arguments.

To begin a journey, or more commonly in formal contexts, to present, explain, or state something clearly and systematically, such as ideas, plans, or arguments.

1. To state or presentB2formal

   To express or present something clearly, such as an idea, plan, or argument.

   Exposer, énoncer

   • The author sets forth his theory in the first chapter.
   • The committee set forth a new set of guidelines.
   • She set forth her proposal during the meeting.

2. To begin a journeyB2formal

   To start a trip or journey.

   Se mettre en route

   • They set forth on their expedition at dawn.
   • The explorers set forth across the desert.
   • He set forth for the capital city early in the morning.