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

  • (..) ...your social and license number, your bank account numbers. I don't have a bank account. - I'm a cash business myself. - What's he doing, setting up IRAs? Just fill the fucking paper in. Your real name and all your account numbers. Then we wait here. - You're shitting me. - No, I ain't. (..)
    2006 The Departed