To put in a specified position; place: set a book on a table.
To put into a specified state: set the prisoner at liberty.
To put into a stable position: set the fence post into a bed of concrete.
To fix firmly or in an immobile manner: He set his jaw and concentrated on flying the plane through the storm.
To adjust for proper functioning.
To adjust (a saw) by deflecting the teeth.
Nautical To spread open to the wind: set the sails.
To arrange (type) into words and sentences preparatory to printing; compose.
To transpose into type.
To compose (music) to fit a given text.
To write (words) to fit a given melodic line.
To establish as the highest level of performance: set a world aviation record.
To establish as a model: A parent must set a good example for the children.
To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
To restore to a proper and normal state when dislocated or broken: set a broken arm.
To adjust for proper functioning.
To adjust (a saw) by deflecting the teeth.
Nautical To spread open to the wind: set the sails.
To arrange (type) into words and sentences preparatory to printing; compose.
To transpose into type.
To compose (music) to fit a given text.
To write (words) to fit a given melodic line.
To establish as the highest level of performance: set a world aviation record.
To establish as a model: A parent must set a good example for the children.
To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
To adjust according to a standard.
To adjust (an instrument or device) to a specific point or calibration: set an alarm clock.
To arrange properly for use: set a place for a dinner guest; set a table.
To apply equipment, such as curlers and clips, to (hair) in order to style.
Printing
To arrange (type) into words and sentences preparatory to printing; compose.
To transpose into type.
To compose (music) to fit a given text.
To write (words) to fit a given melodic line.
To establish as the highest level of performance: set a world aviation record.
To establish as a model: A parent must set a good example for the children.
To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
Music
To compose (music) to fit a given text.
To write (words) to fit a given melodic line.
To establish as the highest level of performance: set a world aviation record.
To establish as a model: A parent must set a good example for the children.
To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
To arrange scenery on (a theater stage).
To prescribe the unfolding of (a drama or narrative, for instance) in a specific place: a play that is set in Venice.
To prescribe or establish: set a precedent.
To prescribe as a time for: set June 6 as the day of the invasion.
To detail or assign (someone) to a particular duty, service, or station: set the child to cleaning the closets; set guards around the perimeter.
To incite to hostile action: a war that set families against one another.
To establish as the highest level of performance: set a world aviation record.
To establish as a model: A parent must set a good example for the children.
To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
To cause to sit.
To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
Sports To position (oneself) in such a way as to be ready to start running a race.
Sports To pass (a volleyball), usually with the fingertips, in an arc close to the net so that a teammate can drive it over the net.
To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
To point to the location of (game) by holding a fixed attitude. Used of a hunting dog.
Botany To produce, as after pollination: set seed.
To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.
v.
The act or process of setting.
The condition resulting from setting.
The carriage or bearing of a part of the body.
A particular psychological state, usually that of anticipation or preparedness: "The mental set of an audience is crucial to his performance" (Psychology Today).
To regard; consider: Just set him down as a sneak.
To assign to a cause; attribute: Let's set the error down to inexperience.
To give rise to; cause to occur: set off a chemical reaction.
To cause to explode: set off a bomb.
To make suddenly or demonstrably angry: The clerk's indifference finally set me off.
To elevate; raise.
To raise in authority or power; invest with power: They set the general up as a dictator.
To put (oneself) forward as; claim to be: He has set himself up as an authority on the English language.
To assemble and erect: set up a new machine.
To treat (someone) to drinks.
To pay for (drinks).
The manner in which something is positioned: the set of her cap.
A permanent firming or hardening of a substance, as by cooling.
The deflection of the teeth of a saw.
The carriage or bearing of a part of the body.
A particular psychological state, usually that of anticipation or preparedness: "The mental set of an audience is crucial to his performance" (Psychology Today).
To regard; consider: Just set him down as a sneak.
To assign to a cause; attribute: Let's set the error down to inexperience.
To give rise to; cause to occur: set off a chemical reaction.
To cause to explode: set off a bomb.
To make suddenly or demonstrably angry: The clerk's indifference finally set me off.
To elevate; raise.
To raise in authority or power; invest with power: They set the general up as a dictator.
To put (oneself) forward as; claim to be: He has set himself up as an authority on the English language.
To assemble and erect: set up a new machine.
To treat (someone) to drinks.
To pay for (drinks).
A descent below the horizon.
The direction or course of wind or water.
A seedling, slip, or cutting that is ready for planting.
The act of arranging hair by waving and curling it.
Sports The act of setting a volleyball for a teammate.
To reserve for a specific use.
To make noticeable: character traits that set her apart.
To separate and reserve for a special purpose.
To discard or reject.
To declare invalid; annul or overrule: The court has set aside the conviction.
To slow down the progress of; hinder.
Informal To cost: That coat set me back $1,000.
To cause to sit; seat: Set the baby down here.
To put in writing; record: We set down the facts.
To regard; consider: Just set him down as a sneak.
To assign to a cause; attribute: Let's set the error down to inexperience.
To give rise to; cause to occur: set off a chemical reaction.
To cause to explode: set off a bomb.
To make suddenly or demonstrably angry: The clerk's indifference finally set me off.
To elevate; raise.
To raise in authority or power; invest with power: They set the general up as a dictator.
To put (oneself) forward as; claim to be: He has set himself up as an authority on the English language.
To assemble and erect: set up a new machine.
To treat (someone) to drinks.
To pay for (drinks).
To land (an aircraft): The pilot set the plane down hard.
Baseball To put out (a batter); retire. Used of a pitcher.
To present for consideration; propose: set forth a sound plan.
To express in words: She has set forth her ideas.
To insert: set in the sleeve of a gown.
To begin to happen or be apparent: "Evening was setting in as I took the road over Mountain Top" (Charles Siebert).
To move toward the shore. Used of wind or water.
To give rise to; cause to occur: set off a chemical reaction.
To cause to explode: set off a bomb.
To make suddenly or demonstrably angry: The clerk's indifference finally set me off.
To elevate; raise.
To raise in authority or power; invest with power: They set the general up as a dictator.
To put (oneself) forward as; claim to be: He has set himself up as an authority on the English language.
To assemble and erect: set up a new machine.
To treat (someone) to drinks.
To pay for (drinks).
To indicate as being different; distinguish: features setting him off from the crowd.
To direct attention to by contrast; accentuate: set off a passage with italics.
To counterbalance, counteract, or compensate for: Our dismay at her leaving was set off by our knowing that she was happy.
To start on a journey: set off for Europe.
To begin an earnest attempt; undertake: He set out to understand why the plan had failed.
To lay out systematically or graphically: set out a terrace.
To display for exhibition or sale.
To plant: set out seedlings.
To start a journey: She set out at dawn for town.
To begin working energetically; start in.
To begin fighting.
To place in an upright position.
To elevate; raise.
To raise in authority or power; invest with power: They set the general up as a dictator.
To put (oneself) forward as; claim to be: He has set himself up as an authority on the English language.
To assemble and erect: set up a new machine.
To treat (someone) to drinks.
To pay for (drinks).
To establish; found: set up a charity.
To cause: They set up howls of protest over new taxes.
To establish in business by providing capital, equipment, or other backing.
Informal
To treat (someone) to drinks.
To pay for (drinks).
Informal To stimulate or exhilarate: a victory that really set the team up.
To lay plans for: set up a kidnapping.
Informal To put (someone else) into a compromising situation by deceit or trickery: Swindlers have set me up.
Sports To make a pass to (a teammate), creating a scoring opportunity.
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