set on

verb

Etymology: For semantic parallels, compare cognate German ansetzen; Russian насе́сть pf (naséstʹ), наседа́ть impf (nasedátʹ).

1. To attack.

   “Cassio hath here been set on in the dark.”

2. To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone.

   “I will set the dogs on you, if you don't leave right now!”

3. To be determined to do or achieve something.

   “I had my mind pretty well set on working for a small company.”

   “Chula[longkorn University is] still set on demolishing historic shrine – once it evicts caretakers”