12b Flashcards
1
Q
Set about
A
Begin
2
Q
Set aside
A
Save for a special purpose
3
Q
Set back
A
Hinder
4
Q
Set sb back
A
Cost sb a lot of money
5
Q
Set in
A
Begin (usually of a bad period)
6
Q
Set off
A
Start a reaction
Begin a journey
7
Q
Set an animal on sb
A
Cause an animal to attack sb
8
Q
Set out
A
Begin a task w/ specific intention
9
Q
Set up
A
Establish (a record)
Start a business
Erect
10
Q
Stand by
A
Remain loyal to sb
Do nothing to stop a bad situation
Be ready for action
11
Q
Stand down
A
Resign from a position
12
Q
Stand for
A
Support sth
Mean, symbolise
Tolerate
Enter oneself for election
13
Q
Stand in for
A
Replace temporarily
14
Q
Stand out
A
Be conspicuous/obvious
15
Q
Stand up for
A
Defend; support
