Set

/sˈɛt/

/ˈsɛt/

Definition & Bedeutung von "set"

to set

VERB

setzen, stellen

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

Transitive: to set sth somewhere

1.1

festlegen, ansiedeln

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place

1.2

einpflanzen, setzen

to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow

1.3

formatieren, einrichten

to format and arrange text and images on a computer or machine for printing in books, newspapers, or other publications

1.4

einsetzen, montieren

to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece

einstellen, anpassen

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

2.1

den Tisch decken, den Tisch vorbereiten

to arrange and place tableware, such as plates, forks, spoons, and knives, on a table in preparation for a meal

2.2

festlegen, bestimmen

to decide or determine the specific time, place, or manner in which something will occur or be done

untergehen, sinken

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon

Intransitive

setzen, stellen

to put or place someone or something in a specified state

Complex Transitive

4.1

fest werden, härten

(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form

4.2

richten, einrenken

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

4.3

setzen, anstossen

to cause someone or something to start doing something

4.4

fixieren, formen

to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried

4.5

heilen, zusammenwachsen

(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture

festlegen, setzen

to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish

Transitive: to set a model

5.1

setzen, festlegen

to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.

festlegen, zuweisen

to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete

Transitive: to set a task or goal

6.1

formulieren, festlegen

to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment

fruchtsetzen, fruchtbar sein

(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds

Transitive: to set fruit or seeds

7.1

setzen, entwickeln

(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant

festlegen, bestimmen

to determine a particular price or value for something

Transitive: to set a price or value

stark beeinflussen, einen starken Einfluss haben auf

to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something

sich zusammenziehen, eine feste Miene annehmen

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

10.1

setzen, festlegen

to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude

stehen bleiben, zeigen

(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits

Intransitive

schärfen, anzuspitzen

to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing

Transitive: to set a blade or tool

versenken, eintreiben

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

synchron tanzen, mit einem Partner synchronisieren

to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps

Intransitive

sich richten, bewegen

to have a specified direction of motion or flow

Intransitive: to set to a direction

sich positionieren, sich setzen

to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity

Transitive: to set oneself

blockieren, setzen

(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

schmücken, dekorieren

to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects

Transitive: to set sth with ornaments

freisetzen, entlassen

to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind

Transitive: to set sth

Set

SUBSTANTIV

Gruppe, Vereinigung

an unofficial association of people or groups

Reihe

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities

Satz, Reihe

several exercises intended to be done in series

Set, Anordnung

the act of putting something in position

Bühne, Set

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

What is a "set"?

A set is the arrangement of scenery, props, and other elements on a stage or location where a play, film, or television show is produced. It includes all the visual components that create the environment for the performance or scene, such as backdrops, furniture, and decorations. The set helps to establish the setting and atmosphere, making the story more immersive and believable.

Empfänger, Fernseher

a device that receives radio or television signals

Bereitschaft, Einstellung

(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

Disposition, Neigung

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

Untergang, Abstieg

the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

Satz

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way

Set, Seth

evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris

Erstarrung, Festigung

the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

Satz, Spiel

a unit of play in tennis or squash

Set, Repertoire

a collection of musical pieces or songs performed at a jazz session or a live show

What is a "set"?

A set is a collection of songs or pieces that an artist or band performs during a single live performance or concert. It typically consists of a planned sequence of music chosen to provide a cohesive and engaging experience for the audience. A set may include a mix of popular hits, new material, and sometimes covers or medleys.

Set, Stück

a specific combination of cards that a player tries to collect during the game, often consisting of three or more cards of the same rank or suit, or a particular sequence of cards

What is a "set"?

In card games, a set refers to a group of cards that are collected or played together based on specific rules. A set typically consists of cards that share a common feature, such as having the same rank or belonging to the same suit. For example, in some games, a set might be three or four cards of the same rank, like three kings or four sevens. In other games, a set can refer to a sequence of cards in a particular suit. The meaning of a set depends on the rules of the specific card game being played.

Satz, Spiel

(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead

Set, Abspiel

the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball

set

ADJEKTIV

bereit, vorbereitet

prepared or likely prepared for something

fest, unbeweglich

fixed and unmoving

gelegen, aufgestellt

situated in a particular spot or position