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

  • (..) directly under the guillotine platform... noted the loose board under the basket... computed the angle at which the setting sun momentarily blinding the executioner... and chose that moment to swipe the executioner's melon... giving me the added weight to tip (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman