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

  • (..) some company down here. That's him. That's the one. I'm Dekins. I was thinking... ...about setting up some kind of trust fund for my kids' educations. I see. Why don't we have a seat and talk it over. Do you have a piece of paper (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption