abocarse

abocarse
ah-boh-kahr'-se
to apply oneself; to meet
Examples
1. Adam decidiĆ³ abocarse a escribir su tesis para acabarla definitivamente.
Adam decided to apply himself to writing his thesis to get it done once and for all.
 
2. Los directores ejecutivos se abocaron para discutir la empresa mixta.
The CEOs met to discuss the joint venture.