Verb

daran|setzen

Translation

to do one's utmost, to apply oneself, to set about

Er wird alles daransetzen, das Ziel zu erreichen.

He will do his utmost to achieve the goal.

Sie setzte alles daran, die Prüfung zu bestehen.

She did everything she could to pass the exam.

alles daransetzen, etw. zu tun to do one's utmost to do sth. He will do his utmost to win the game.

alles daransetzen, dass ... to do one's utmost so that ... She did her utmost so that the party would be a success.

sich bemühen (to endeavor), sich anstrengen (to make an effort)

From 'daran' (at it, on it) + 'setzen' (to set, to place). Literally 'to set (oneself) at it'.

Imagine 'setting' yourself 'on' a task with full commitment. The phrase 'alles daransetzen' (to set everything on it) is very common.