set out

verb5

1. •
   To go out, leave.

   • Tomorrow we set out for America.
2. •
   To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

   • He set out with the aim of writing the book in less than 3 months.
   • Many young people set out to change the world.
3. •
   To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.

   • This contract sets out all the terms of the agreement as we discussed.
4. •
   To position, to put in a position
5. •
   (no longer used) To arrange the necessary type into a printing press in preparation to run it.