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to set
01
mettere
to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
Esempi
He carefully set the colorful mosaic tiles into the bathroom wall.
Ha attentamente posizionato le piastrelle colorate a mosaico nel muro del bagno.
1.1
ambientare, collocare
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
Esempi
The Playwright sets the scene in a busy marketplace.
Il drammaturgo ambienta la scena in un mercato affollato.
1.2
piantare, mettere a dimora
to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow
Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere
Esempi
They decided to set young oak trees in the open field to provide shade in the future.
Hanno deciso di piantare giovani querce nel campo aperto per fornire ombra in futuro.
1.3
impaginare, comporre
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
Esempi
She set the headlines and captions for the photography book.
Lei ha impostato i titoli e le didascalie per il libro fotografico.
1.4
incastonare, montare
to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece
Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece
Esempi
The jeweler set the sparkling diamond in the engagement ring.
Il gioielliere incastonò il diamante scintillante nell'anello di fidanzamento.
02
regolare
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
Esempi
Before leaving, do n't forget to set your watch to the correct time zone.
Prima di partire, non dimenticare di regolare l'orologio sul fuso orario corretto.
2.1
apparecchiare, imbandire
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
Esempi
The table is set for four; our friends will be here soon.
La tavola è apparecchiata per quattro; i nostri amici arriveranno presto.
2.2
fissare, stabilire
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
Esempi
They set a meeting for 2:00 PM.
Hanno fissato una riunione per le 14:00.
03
tramontare, calare
(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
Intransitive
Esempi
The constellation Orion sets in the west during the winter months.
La costellazione di Orione tramonta a ovest durante i mesi invernali.
04
mettere, posizionare
to put or place someone or something in a specified state
Complex Transitive
Esempi
The teacher 's encouragement set the students at ease before the big exam.
L'incoraggiamento dell'insegnante ha messo a proprio agio gli studenti prima del grande esame.
4.1
solidificare, rapprendersi
(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
Esempi
The glue will set and hold the pieces together once it dries.
La colla indurirà e terrà insieme i pezzi una volta asciutta.
4.2
ridurre, rimettere a posto
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
Esempi
He winced in pain as the doctor set his broken nose back in place.
Fece una smorfia di dolore mentre il medico risistemava il suo naso rotto al suo posto.
4.3
mettere, far iniziare
to cause someone or something to start doing something
Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth
Esempi
His comment set me laughing uncontrollably.
Il suo commento mi ha fatto ridere incontrollabilmente.
4.4
fissare, sistemare
to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried
Transitive: to set hair
Esempi
He used bobby pins to set his bangs while they dried.
Ha usato le forcine per acconciare la frangia mentre si asciugava.
4.5
saldare, consolidare
(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture
Intransitive
Esempi
She diligently followed the rehabilitation plan to help her fractured ankle set properly.
Ha seguito diligentemente il piano di riabilitazione per aiutare la sua caviglia fratturata a riunirsi correttamente.
05
stabilire, fissare
to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish
Transitive: to set a model
Esempi
His dedication to charity work set a good example for the community.
La sua dedizione al lavoro di beneficenza ha stabilito un buon esempio per la comunità.
5.1
stabilire, fissare
to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.
Transitive: to set a record
Esempi
The golfer set a course record with an impressive round.
Il golfista ha stabilito un record del campo con un giro impressionante.
06
assegnare, stabilire
to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete
Transitive: to set a task or goal
Esempi
She set a goal to complete her homework by 5 PM.
Lei ha fissato un obiettivo per completare i suoi compiti entro le 17:00.
6.1
stabilire, formulare
to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment
Transitive: to set questions or tests
Esempi
Who will be setting the math test for our class?
Chi sarà incaricato di preparare il test di matematica per la nostra classe?
07
produrre, dare
(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds
Transitive: to set fruit or seeds
Esempi
After a period of flowering, the cherry trees set delicious fruit.
Dopo un periodo di fioritura, i ciliegi producono frutti deliziosi.
7.1
formarsi, svilupparsi
(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant
Intransitive
Esempi
After the apple tree blossomed, it did n't take long for the fruit to set.
Dopo che il melo è fiorito, non ci è voluto molto perché i frutti si formassero.
08
fissare, stabilire
to determine a particular price or value for something
Transitive: to set a price or value
Esempi
The seller set the price of the antique vase at $ 200.
Il venditore ha stabilito il prezzo del vaso antico a 200 $.
09
avere un impatto forte e notevole su qualcuno o qualcosa, pesare fortemente su qualcuno o qualcosa
to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something
Esempi
The debt set heavily against his finances.
Il debito gravava pesantemente sulle sue finanze.
10
fissare, assumere
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
Esempi
His expression often sets into a thoughtful gaze when he's deep in thought.
La sua espressione spesso si fissa in uno sguardo pensieroso quando è profondamente immerso nei suoi pensieri.
10.1
imprimere, dare
to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude
Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face
Esempi
The surprise party set a joyful smile on her face.
La festa a sorpresa ha fatto apparire un sorriso gioioso sul suo viso.
11
fermarsi e puntare, indicare
(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits
Intransitive
Esempi
She watched as the dog set, indicating the presence of a rabbit.
Guardò il cane fermarsi, indicando la presenza di un coniglio.
12
affilare, aguzzare
to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing
Transitive: to set a blade or tool
Esempi
He set the knife blade to a razor-sharp edge.
Ha affilato la lama del coltello fino a renderla affilata come un rasoio.
13
affondare, fissare
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
Esempi
Use a hammer to set the tack into place.
Usa un martello per fissare la puntina al suo posto.
14
eseguire movimenti di danza sincronizzati, realizzare una coreografia in coppia
to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps
Intransitive
Esempi
In the dance formation, couples often set to the rhythm of the music.
Nella formazione di danza, le coppie spesso si sistemano al ritmo della musica.
15
dirigersi, orientarsi
to have a specified direction of motion or flow
Intransitive: to set to a direction
Esempi
The river sets northward through the valley.
Il fiume scorre verso nord attraverso la valle.
16
posizionarsi, piazzarsi
to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity
Transitive: to set oneself
Esempi
She set herself in a crouched position before pouncing.
Si mise in una posizione accovacciata prima di balzare.
17
impedire, contrastare
(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
Esempi
She set their opponents in the final round.
Lei ha bloccato i loro avversari nel round finale.
18
adornare, guarnire
to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
Esempi
The interior designer set the room with luxurious curtains and elegant furniture.
L'architetto d'interni ha arredato la stanza con tende lussuose e mobili eleganti.
19
liberare, disperdere
to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind
Transitive: to set sth
Esempi
He set the kite, launching it high into the sky to soar on the wind.
Ha lanciato l'aquilone, lanciandolo in alto nel cielo per farlo planare sul vento.
Set
01
scenario, set
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
Esempi
The director made several last-minute changes to the set, ensuring that it perfectly matched the vision he had for the climactic scene.
Il regista ha apportato diverse modifiche dell'ultimo minuto al set, assicurandosi che corrispondesse perfettamente alla visione che aveva per la scena culminante.
02
an informal association or group of people
Esempi
The students formed a set to work on the project.
03
insieme, gruppo
(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
Esempi
A set can include numbers, letters, or other items that share a common feature.
Un insieme può includere numeri, lettere o altri elementi che condividono una caratteristica comune.
04
a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training
Esempi
The workout included four sets of push-ups.
05
the act of placing or positioning something
Esempi
The photographer checked the set of lights for the shoot.
06
dispositivo
an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals
Esempi
The living room had a modern flat-screen set.
07
a temporary mental or behavioral readiness to respond in a particular way
Esempi
Students showed a learning set after repeated practice.
08
a relatively enduring tendency or inclination to react in a specific way
Esempi
His set to cooperate made group work more effective.
09
the going down of a celestial body below the horizon
Esempi
The horizon glowed after the set of Venus.
10
serie
a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way
Esempi
He collected a full set of vintage comic books over the years.
Nel corso degli anni ha raccolto un set completo di fumetti vintage.
11
an Egyptian deity depicted with the head of a beast with high square ears and a long snout, brother and murderer of Osiris
Esempi
Mythology portrays Set as a symbol of disorder.
12
the process of becoming hard, solid, or fixed through cooling, drying, or crystallization
Esempi
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
Esempi
Each set in tennis requires a player to reach six games.
14
a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance
Esempi
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
Esempi
Completing a set allowed him to draw another card.
16
set, partita
(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead
Esempi
Each set in volleyball is played to 25 points.
Ogni set nel pallavolo si gioca fino a 25 punti.
17
passaggio, alzata
the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball
Esempi
The team relied on her for consistent sets.
La squadra contava su di lei per passaggi costanti.
set
01
pronto, preparato
prepared or likely prepared for something
Esempi
After months of planning and rehearsals, the cast was set for the opening night of the play.
Dopo mesi di pianificazione e prove, il cast era pronto per la prima serata dello spettacolo.
02
fixed, firm, or immovable
Esempi
The rules are set and must be followed.
03
located, positioned, or situated in a particular place
Esempi
The monument stands set in the public square.
04
arranged, organized, or planned in advance
Esempi
The program is set to begin at 8 p.m.
05
(of a celestial body) positioned or lying below the horizon
Esempi
Shadows stretched across the landscape as the sun remained set.
06
hardened or converted to a solid form
Esempi
The mixture is set and firm to the touch.
07
decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement
Esempi
The time for departure is set in advance.
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