set forth

esporre, enunciare

Spiegare chiaramente fatti, regole o idee, a voce o per iscritto.

In inglese semplice: To explain facts, rules, or ideas clearly in speech or writing.

• The report sets forth the facts.
• She set forth her reasons in a letter.
• The rules are set forth on the first page.

Come si usa: set forth something (The agreement sets forth the duties of each partner.); set something forth (These conditions are important, so please set them forth clearly.)

Sinonimi: state, explain, describe, lay out

Espressioni comuni: set forth rules, set forth reasons, set forth details

proporre, presentare

Presentare un’idea o un piano perché altri lo valutino.

In inglese semplice: To offer an idea or plan for other people to consider.

• They set forth a new plan.
• She set forth several possible solutions at the meeting.
• What proposals will the committee set forth?

Come si usa: set forth something (The minister set forth a proposal for cheaper housing.); set something forth (She set her proposal forth for the committee to consider.)

Sinonimi: propose, put forward, present

Espressioni comuni: set forth proposals, set forth ideas, set forth alternatives

partire, mettersi in viaggio

Lasciare un luogo e iniziare un viaggio.

In inglese semplice: To leave a place and begin a journey.

• They set forth at dawn.
• The sailors set forth with enough food for a month.
• We shall set forth on our journey tomorrow.

Come si usa: set forth on something (The explorers set forth on a journey across the desert.); set forth from somewhere (They set forth from the village before sunrise.)

Sinonimi: set off, set out, depart

Contrari: arrive

Espressioni comuni: set forth again, set forth eastward, set forth together

cominciare, intraprendere

Cominciare un’attività o intraprendere un progetto.

In inglese semplice: To begin an activity or undertaking.

• They set forth to rebuild the village.
• She set forth to establish a school for local children.
• We set forth with great hopes for our new enterprise.

Come si usa: set forth to do something (They set forth to build a better life.)

Sinonimi: begin, start, embark

Contrari: finish, stop

Espressioni comuni: set forth anew, set forth eagerly