Collocations Using Set Flashcards
To arrange the dishes, utensils and other items needed for a meal on a table
Set the table.
“Could you please set the table for dinner tonight?”
To program or adjust a device to emit a signal at a specific time, typically to wake up or remind someone of an event.
Set the alarm.
“Don’t forget to set the alarm for 7 AM”.
To establish a specific objective or target to achieve.
Set a goal.
“She set a goal to run a marathon within a year”.
To create a background or environment for a particular event or situation.
Set the scene.
“The author sets the scene beautifully in the opening chapter of the novel”.
To achieve or establish a new highest or best level of performance in a particular activity.
Set a record.
“The athlete set a new record in the 100-meter sprint”.
To behave in a way that serves as a model for the others to follow.
Set an example.
“As a teacher, it’s important to set a good example for your students”.
To arrange or establish a specific time for an event or meeting.
Set a date (Only used in a formal context).
“Let’s set a date for our next team meeting”.
To establish a standard or model for future actions or decisions.
Set a precedent.
The court’s ruling set a precedent for similar cases in the future.
To determine or establish the cost or value of something.
Set a price.
The seller set a price for the antique vase.
To prepare or arrange a device or situation intended to catch or ensnare someone or something.
Set a trap.
The detective set a trap to catch the thief in the act.
To prepare the environment or conditions for a particular event or activity.
Set the stage.
The decorators set the stage for the wedding reception beautifully.
To establish or determine the direction or path of travel.
Set a course.
The captain set a course for the nearest port.
To establish the mood or atmosphere of a situation or event.
Set the tone.
The opening remarks by the host set a friendly tone for the meeting.
To establish or create a belief or anticipation about something.
Set an expectation.
The company’s reputation for excellent customer service sets high expectations.
