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

  • (..) in the man's back door. Yeah, he should have put a hole in his head. - Lindsey, please. - Did you hear that, Jack? This is the example you're setting for your kids? Persecuting the neighbors! - He's not crazy! - I didn't say that. - Well, then why won't you listen to him? (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones