set
set
sɛt
set
British pronunciation
/sɛt/

Definice a význam slova „set“ v angličtině

to set
01

postavit, položit

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
to set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
He carefully set the colorful mosaic tiles into the bathroom wall.
Opatrně umístil barevné mozaikové dlaždice na stěnu koupelny.
1.1

umístit, nastavit

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place
Transitive: to set a narrative somewhere | to set a narrative point in time
example
Příklady
The Playwright sets the scene in a busy marketplace.
Dramatik nastaví scénu v rušném tržišti.
1.2

sázet, vysazovat

to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow
Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere
example
Příklady
They decided to set young oak trees in the open field to provide shade in the future.
Rozhodli se vysadit mladé duby na otevřeném poli, aby v budoucnu poskytly stín.
1.3

nastavit, sázet

to format and arrange text and images on a computer or machine for printing in books, newspapers, or other publications
Transitive: to set the text and images of a page
example
Příklady
She set the headlines and captions for the photography book.
Nastavila titulky a popisky pro fotografickou knihu.
1.4

vsadit, osadit

to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece
Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece
example
Příklady
The jeweler set the sparkling diamond in the engagement ring.
Klenotník vsadil třpytivý diamant do zásnubního prstenu.
02

nastavit, upravit

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use
Transitive: to set sth to a desirable state | to set sth
to set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Before leaving, do n't forget to set your watch to the correct time zone.
Než odejdete, nezapomeňte si nastavit hodinky na správné časové pásmo.
2.1

prostřít, připravit

to arrange and place tableware, such as plates, forks, spoons, and knives, on a table in preparation for a meal
Transitive: to set a table
example
Příklady
The table is set for four; our friends will be here soon.
Stůl je prostřený pro čtyři; naši přátelé brzy přijdou.
2.2

stanovit, určit

to decide or determine the specific time, place, or manner in which something will occur or be done
Transitive: to set the conditions of an event
to set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
They set a meeting for 2:00 PM.
Stanovili schůzku na 14:00.
03

zapadat, mizet

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
Intransitive
to set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The constellation Orion sets in the west during the winter months.
Souhvězdí Orion zapadá na západě během zimních měsíců.
04

umístit, nastavit

to put or place someone or something in a specified state
Complex Transitive
example
Příklady
The teacher 's encouragement set the students at ease before the big exam.
Učitelovo povzbuzení postavilo studenty do pohody před velkou zkouškou.
4.1

ztuhnout, tuhnout

(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
example
Příklady
The glue will set and hold the pieces together once it dries.
Lepidlo ztuhne a po zaschnutí drží kusy pohromadě.
4.2

napravit, vrátit na místo

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open
Transitive: to set bones
example
Příklady
He winced in pain as the doctor set his broken nose back in place.
Škubl se bolestí, když lékař vrátil jeho zlomený nos na místo.
4.3

nastavit, začít

to cause someone or something to start doing something
Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth
example
Příklady
The question set him pondering the answer.
Otázka ho přiměla přemýšlet o odpovědi.
4.4

upravit, zafixovat

to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried
Transitive: to set hair
to set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
He used bobby pins to set his bangs while they dried.
Použil vlásenky, aby upravil své ofinu, zatímco schnula.
4.5

srůstat, hojit se

(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture
Intransitive
example
Příklady
She diligently followed the rehabilitation plan to help her fractured ankle set properly.
Pilně dodržovala rehabilitační plán, aby pomohla svému zlomenému kotníku správně srůst.
05

stanovit, nastavit

to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish
Transitive: to set a model
example
Příklady
His dedication to charity work set a good example for the community.
Jeho oddanost charitativní práci nastavila dobrý příklad pro komunitu.
5.1

stanovit, zaznamenat

to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.
Transitive: to set a record
example
Příklady
The golfer set a course record with an impressive round.
Golfista zaznamenal rekord hřiště působivým kolem.
06

přiřadit, stanovit

to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete
Transitive: to set a task or goal
example
Příklady
She set a goal to complete her homework by 5 PM.
Stanovila si cíl dokončit domácí úkoly do 17:00.
6.1

sestavit, formulovat

to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment
Transitive: to set questions or tests
example
Příklady
Who will be setting the math test for our class?
Kdo bude připravovat matematický test pro naši třídu?
07

plodit, vytvářet semena

(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds
Transitive: to set fruit or seeds
example
Příklady
After a period of flowering, the cherry trees set delicious fruit.
Po období květu třešňové stromy nesou lahodné ovoce.
7.1

nasazovat, vyvíjet se

(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant
Intransitive
example
Příklady
After the apple tree blossomed, it did n't take long for the fruit to set.
Poté, co jabloň rozkvetla, netrvalo dlouho a plody se vytvořily.
08

stanovit, určit

to determine a particular price or value for something
Transitive: to set a price or value
example
Příklady
The seller set the price of the antique vase at $ 200.
Prodejce stanovil cenu starožitné vázy na 200 $.
09

mít silný a znatelný dopad na někoho nebo něco, těžce doléhat na někoho nebo něco

to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something
example
Příklady
The debt set heavily against his finances.
Dluh tížil jeho finance.
10

nastavit, přijmout

to adopt a fixed or unchanging facial expression that reflects a specific emotion or attitude
Intransitive: to set in an expression | to set into an expression
example
Příklady
His expression often sets into a thoughtful gaze when he's deep in thought.
Jeho výraz se často ustálí v zamyšleném pohledu, když je hluboce ponořen do myšlenek.
10.1

vtisknout, dát

to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude
Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face
example
Příklady
His stern reprimand set a look of seriousness on their faces.
Jeho přísná pokárání vnesla na jejich tváře výraz vážnosti.
11

zastavit a ukázat, zamířit

(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits
Intransitive
example
Příklady
She watched as the dog set, indicating the presence of a rabbit.
Sledovala, jak se pes zastavil, což naznačovalo přítomnost králíka.
12

brousit, naostřit

to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing
Transitive: to set a blade or tool
example
Příklady
He set the knife blade to a razor-sharp edge.
Naostřil čepel nože do břitvové ostrosti.
13

zatlouct, upevnit

to push a nail or screw into a material, like wood or metal, so that it is below the surface
Transitive: to set a nail or screw
example
Příklady
Use a hammer to set the tack into place.
Použijte kladivo k zaražení hřebíčku na místo.
14

provádět synchronizované taneční pohyby, provádět choreografii jako pár

to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps
Intransitive
example
Příklady
During the square dance, they set with enthusiasm, moving gracefully.
Během čtvercového tance se nadšeně postavili, pohybujíce se půvabně.
15

směřovat, proudit

to have a specified direction of motion or flow
Intransitive: to set to a direction
example
Příklady
The river sets northward through the valley.
Řeka teče na sever údolím.
16

připravit se, umístit se

to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity
Transitive: to set oneself
example
Příklady
She set herself in a crouched position before pouncing.
Postavila se do dřepu, než se vrhla vpřed.
17

zabránit, kontrovat

(with reference to the card game bridge) to prevent the opposing team from winning the tricks they promised to win in their contract
Transitive: to set an opponent
example
Příklady
She set their opponents in the final round.
Ona zablokovala své soupeře v posledním kole.
18

ozdobit, vyzdobit

to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
example
Příklady
The interior designer set the room with luxurious curtains and elegant furniture.
Interiérový designér zařídil místnost luxusními závěsy a elegantním nábytkem.
19

vypustit, rozptýlit

to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind
Transitive: to set sth
example
Příklady
He set the kite, launching it high into the sky to soar on the wind.
Vypustil draka, vystřelil ho vysoko do nebe, aby se vznášel na větru.
01

kulisy, set

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The director made several last-minute changes to the set, ensuring that it perfectly matched the vision he had for the climactic scene.
Režisér provedl několik změn na poslední chvíli na kulisách, aby se ujistil, že dokonale odpovídá vizi, kterou měl pro vrcholnou scénu.
02

an informal association or group of people

set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The students formed a set to work on the project.
03

množina, skupina

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
Wiki
set definition and meaning
example
Příklady
A set can include numbers, letters, or other items that share a common feature.
Množina může zahrnovat čísla, písmena nebo jiné položky, které sdílejí společný rys.
04

a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training

example
Příklady
The workout included four sets of push-ups.
05

the act of placing or positioning something

example
Příklady
The photographer checked the set of lights for the shoot.
06

an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals

example
Příklady
The living room had a modern flat-screen set.
07

a temporary mental or behavioral readiness to respond in a particular way

example
Příklady
Students showed a learning set after repeated practice.
08

a relatively enduring tendency or inclination to react in a specific way

example
Příklady
His set to cooperate made group work more effective.
09

the going down of a celestial body below the horizon

example
Příklady
The horizon glowed after the set of Venus.
10

sada, soubor

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way
example
Příklady
He collected a full set of vintage comic books over the years.
Během let nasbíral kompletní sadu vintage komiksů.
11

an Egyptian deity depicted with the head of a beast with high square ears and a long snout, brother and murderer of Osiris

example
Příklady
Mythology portrays Set as a symbol of disorder.
12

the process of becoming hard, solid, or fixed through cooling, drying, or crystallization

example
Příklady
Chocolate needs proper temperature control for set.
13

a unit of play in tennis, squash, or similar sports, typically consisting of a sequence of games

example
Příklady
Each set in tennis requires a player to reach six games.
14

a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance

example
Příklady
The festival featured multiple sets by different performers.
15

a specific combination of cards a player aims to collect, often consisting of three or more cards of the same rank, suit, or a defined sequence

example
Příklady
Completing a set allowed him to draw another card.
16

set, hra

(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead
example
Příklady
Each set in volleyball is played to 25 points.
Každé set ve volejbale se hraje do 25 bodů.
17

nahrávka, přesná nahrávka

the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball
example
Příklady
The team relied on her for consistent sets.
Tým na ni spoléhal kvůli konzistentním nahrávkám.
01

připravený, připraven

prepared or likely prepared for something
example
Příklady
After months of planning and rehearsals, the cast was set for the opening night of the play.
Po měsících plánování a zkoušek byl herecký soubor připraven na premiéru hry.
02

fixed, firm, or immovable

example
Příklady
The rules are set and must be followed.
03

located, positioned, or situated in a particular place

example
Příklady
The monument stands set in the public square.
04

arranged, organized, or planned in advance

example
Příklady
The program is set to begin at 8 p.m.
05

(of a celestial body) positioned or lying below the horizon

example
Příklady
Shadows stretched across the landscape as the sun remained set.
06

hardened or converted to a solid form

example
Příklady
The mixture is set and firm to the touch.
07

decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement

example
Příklady
The time for departure is set in advance.
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