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

  • (..) yeah see theres a cart ted, you belong to Robert now. you do as he says you think your just gonna get away with a kidnapping?. its a nice fucking example your setting LANGUAGE!...sorry sorry you know ted, when i was a little boy i saw you on television, and i thought (..)
    2012 Ted