ENGLISH
REFERENCE

set to do sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this when someone or something is ready or likely to do something very soon.


Examples
SIMPLE

The team is set to start the project tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of careful planning, the company is set to launch its new product line next week.

COMPLEX

With the final contracts signed and the legal hurdles cleared, the administration is set to implement the controversial policy by the end of the fiscal year.

Last updated April 22, 2026