Set back
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British pronunciation/sˈɛt bˈak/
American pronunciation/sˈɛt bˈæk/

Definicja i Znaczenie "set back"

to set back
[phrase form: set]
01

cofnąć, opóźnić

to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something
to set back definition and meaning
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A cyberattack can set back a company's advanced technological systems, compromising their security and functionality.
A financial crisis can set back a country's economy, leading to a reduction in GDP and overall economic strength.
The spread of a contagious disease can set back public health, leading to a weaker and less resilient healthcare system.
02

opóźnić, spowolnić

to cause a delay in the progress of something or someone
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The unexpected rainstorm set our picnic back to next weekend.
We had to set the meeting back by an hour due to a scheduling conflict.
Can we set the movie night back to Friday instead of Thursday?
03

kosztować kogoś (jakąś kwotę), zabrać komuś (jakąś kwotę)

to require someone to spend a specific amount of money
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The car repair set me back $ 500.
Do n't let this shopping spree set you back too much.
The new computer I bought set me back a pretty penny.
04

ustawić w głębi, ustawić dalej od

to position something, particularly a structure, at a distance from something else
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The architect plans to set the house back from the road to create a spacious front yard.
He decided to set the new office building back from the street for a more impressive entrance.
The city's zoning regulations require builders to set structures back from the property line.
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