set onto
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of set on (to attack or to encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “set onto” mean?
Synonym of set on (to attack or to encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone)
Is “set onto” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.