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

  • (..) -Brittany Wilson, of course. Yeah. How'd you know? Brittany Wilson. Well, it's my job to know. Your publicist, Tori, has been calling me nonstop about setting up an interview. lf l would've known you were so beautiful, l probably would've called you myself. Well, if l wasn't mistaken, l'd think (..)
    2004 White Chicks