setting

Definition

  • noun: the place and conditions in which something happens or exists
  • noun: the manner, position, or direction in which something is set
  • synonyms: congelation, coagulation, planting

Examples

  • I think you're just 'setting' yourself 'up for' a big disappointment. [=you're expecting something that won't happen and you will be disappointed when it doesn't]

  • They are improving the safety of their vehicles and 'setting' a higher standard for other companies (to follow).

  • You will have the opportunity to view the animals in their natural 'setting'. [='environment']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Stick to your list. Just... don't add anything to it. Gravity: .. Oxygen level: .%, over. Al Moony, setting up equipment and telemetry, over. Let's get started. Louise. Louise, I am Louise. What is that? (..)
    2016 Arrival
  • (..) - OK. Everybody, move out. Alpha Team in position? Team's in position. We're on the move. Setting up equipment with telemetry, over What happens now? They arrive. Dr. Banks. Dr. Banks? (..)
    2016 Arrival