English-German translations for set upon

• losfahren
• sich stürzen

Definition of set upon

• To attack someone
• To begin an activity; to embark upon a course of action

Examples

• I was set upon by a couple of young thugs.
• On receiving the letter, I immediately set upon writing a reply.

Related words

• set up
• setting up
• settle upon
• set up|set
• set up|up
• set up shop
• set oneself up
• upset tip over turn upside down
• upset