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

  • (..) Look, Hagrid's our friend. Why don't we just go and ask him about it? That would be a cheerful visit. ''Hello, Hagrid. Tell us, have you been setting anything mad and hairy loose in the castle lately?'' Mad and hairy? You wouldn't be talking about me, now, would you? No. (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets