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

  • (..) battery compartment.'' What are you doing? Stop! Let go of me! ''To return your Buzz Lightyear action figure to its original factory settings...'' No! ''...slide the switch from Play to Demo.'' Stop! No! No! No! -What was that? (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3