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Definição e significado de "set"em inglês

to set

VERBO

colocar, pôr

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

Transitive: to set sth somewhere

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

regular

presente

set

3.ª pessoa do singular

sets

particípio presente

setting

pretérito simples

set

particípio passado

set

Exemplos

She set the book on the table.

Ela colocou o livro na mesa.

1.1

ambientar, situar

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

Exemplos

The play is set in the roaring 1920s.

A peça está ambientada nos agitados anos 1920.

1.2

plantar, semear

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

Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere

Exemplos

She carefully set tomato seeds in the garden bed to start her vegetable garden.

Ela plantou cuidadosamente sementes de tomate no canteiro para começar sua horta.

1.3

formatar, compor

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

Exemplos

The printing press operator set the pages in preparation for the large print run.

O operador da impressora configurou as páginas em preparação para a grande tiragem.

1.4

engastar, montar

to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece

Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece

Exemplos

The jeweler set the sparkling diamond in the engagement ring.

O joalheiro encaixou o diamante cintilante no anel de noivado.

ajustar, configurar

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

Exemplos

She set the computer to mute.

Ela configurou o computador para mudo.

2.1

pôr, arrumar

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

Exemplos

She set the table with elegant china and silverware for the special occasion.

Ela pôs a mesa com porcelana elegante e talheres para a ocasião especial.

2.2

definir, estabelecer

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

Exemplos

Let's set a date for the meeting next week.

Vamos marcar uma data para a reunião na próxima semana.

pôr-se, ocultar-se

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors.

O sol se põe no oeste, pintando o céu com cores lindas.

colocar, posicionar

to put or place someone or something in a specified state

Complex Transitive

Exemplos

The teacher's encouragement set the students at ease before the big exam.

O incentivo do professor deixou os alunos à vontade antes do grande exame.

4.1

solidificar, endurecer

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

The Jello started to set in the fridge.

A gelatina começou a endurecer na geladeira.

4.2

reduzir, colocar no lugar

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

Exemplos

The doctor had to set my son's arm after the skateboarding accident.

O médico teve que colocar o braço do meu filho no lugar depois do acidente de skate.

4.3

colocar, fazer começar

to cause someone or something to start doing something

Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth

Exemplos

The question set him pondering the answer.

A questão o fez refletir sobre a resposta.

4.4

fixar, arranjar

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

Transitive: to set hair

Exemplos

She used hairspray to set her curls in place for the evening.

Ela usou spray de cabelo para fixar seus cachos para a noite.

4.5

consolidar, soldar

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

The doctor assured her that the broken collarbone would set naturally with time.

O médico assegurou-lhe que a clavícula quebrada iria selar naturalmente com o tempo.

estabelecer, definir

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

Transitive: to set a model

Exemplos

The artist's unique style set a new direction in contemporary art.

O estilo único do artista definiu uma nova direção na arte contemporânea.

5.1

estabelecer, fixar

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

Transitive: to set a record

Exemplos

She set a new record in the 100-meter sprint.

Ela estabeleceu um novo recorde nos 100 metros rasos.

atribuir, estabelecer

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

Transitive: to set a task or goal

Exemplos

She set a goal to complete her homework by 5 PM.

Ela definiu uma meta para completar sua lição de casa até as 17h.

6.1

estabelecer, formular

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

Transitive: to set questions or tests

Exemplos

The professor sets the questions for the final exam.

O professor elabora as perguntas para o exame final.

produzir, dar

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

Transitive: to set fruit or seeds

Exemplos

The apple trees in the orchard set fruit in the summer.

As macieiras no pomar dão frutos no verão.

7.1

formar, desenvolver

(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant

Intransitive

Exemplos

After the apple tree blossomed, it didn't take long for the fruit to set.

Depois que a macieira floresceu, não demorou muito para os frutos se formarem.

definir, estabelecer

to determine a particular price or value for something

Transitive: to set a price or value

Exemplos

The seller set the price of the antique vase at $200.

O vendedor definiu o preço do vaso antigo em $200.

ter um impacto forte e notável em alguém ou algo, assentar pesadamente em alguém ou algo

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

Exemplos

The rich dessert sets heavily on my stomach.

A rica sobremesa pesa fortemente no meu estômago.

fixar, adotar

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

Exemplos

Her face set in a determined look as she prepared to tackle the challenge.

Seu rosto assumiu um olhar determinado enquanto se preparava para enfrentar o desafio.

10.1

imprimir, dar

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

Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face

Exemplos

His stern reprimand set a look of seriousness on their faces.

Sua reprimanda severa colocou um olhar de seriedade em seus rostos.

parar e apontar, mirar

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

He watched as his dog set with its tail stiff, ready to point at the hidden rabbit.

Ele observou seu cão parar com o rabo rígido, pronto para apontar o coelho escondido.

afiar, aguçar

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

Transitive: to set a blade or tool

Exemplos

He set the knife blade to a razor-sharp edge.

Ele afiou a lâmina da faca até ficar afiada como uma navalha.

cravar, fixar

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

Exemplos

He knows how to set screws properly.

Ele sabe como apertar os parafusos corretamente.

realizar movimentos de dança sincronizados, executar uma coreografia em casal

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

During the square dance, they set with enthusiasm, moving gracefully.

Durante a dança quadrada, eles se posicionaram com entusiasmo, movendo-se graciosamente.

dirigir-se, orientar-se

to have a specified direction of motion or flow

Intransitive: to set to a direction

Exemplos

Clouds set in from the west, signaling rain.

As nuvens se movem do oeste, sinalizando chuva.

posicionar-se, colocar-se

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

Transitive: to set oneself

Exemplos

She set herself in a crouched position before pouncing.

Ela se posicionou em uma postura agachada antes de atacar.

impedir, contrariar

(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

Exemplos

She set their opponents in the final round.

Ela bloqueou seus oponentes na rodada final.

adornar, enfeitar

to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects

Transitive: to set sth with ornaments

Exemplos

Her dress was set with sparkling diamonds.

Seu vestido estava adornado com diamantes cintilantes.

soltar, dispersar

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

Transitive: to set sth

Exemplos

He set the kite, launching it high into the sky to soar on the wind.

Ele lançou a pipa, arremessando-a alto no céu para planar ao vento.

Set

SUBSTANTIVO

cenário, set

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

Exemplos

The elaborate set for the musical featured a stunning backdrop of a bustling city skyline, immersing the audience in the vibrant atmosphere of the story.

O cenário elaborado para o musical apresentava um pano de fundo deslumbrante de uma skyline urbana movimentada, imergindo o público na atmosfera vibrante da história.

um círculo, um grupo

an informal association or group of people

Exemplos

He moved in an artistic set of friends.

Ele se movia em um grupo artístico de amigos.

conjunto, grupo

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

Exemplos

A set can include numbers, letters, or other items that share a common feature.

Um conjunto pode incluir números, letras ou outros itens que compartilham uma característica comum.

série, sessão

a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

inanimado

composição morfológica

simples

contável

forma plural

sets

Exemplos

She completed three sets of squats at the gym.

Ela completou três séries de agachamentos na academia.

colocação, posicionamento

the act of placing or positioning something

Exemplos

The table was ready after the careful set of dishes.

A mesa estava pronta após o cuidadoso arranjo dos pratos.

aparelho, receptor

an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals

Exemplos

He turned on the TV set to watch the news.

Ele ligou a televisão para assistir às notícias.

disposição, predisposição

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

Exemplos

The subject exhibited a set to respond aggressively.

O sujeito exibiu uma disposição para responder de forma agressiva.

disposição, inclinação

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

Exemplos

She has a set toward optimism in challenging situations.

Ela tem uma predisposição para o otimismo em situações desafiadoras.

pôr, ocaso

the going down of a celestial body below the horizon

Exemplos

They watched the sun's set from the hilltop.

Eles assistiram ao pôr do sol do topo da colina.

conjunto, jogo

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

Exemplos

She received a beautiful set of kitchen knives for her birthday.

Ela recebeu um conjunto lindo de facas de cozinha para o seu aniversário.

Seth, Set

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

Exemplos

Set was feared as the god of chaos and storms.

Set era temido como o deus do caos e das tempestades.

pega, endurecimento

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

Exemplos

The cement requires 24 hours to reach full set.

O cimento requer 24 horas para atingir a pega completa.

set, jogo

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

Exemplos

She won the first set 6–4.

Ela venceu o primeiro set 6-4.

set, série

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

Exemplos

The band played a set of jazz standards.

A banda tocou um set de standards de jazz.

uma série, um conjunto

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

Exemplos

He completed a set of three aces in the game.

Ele completou um set de três ases no jogo.

set, jogo

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

Exemplos

They won the first set 25-20.

Eles ganharam o primeiro set por 25-20.

passe, levantamento

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

Exemplos

She focused on making a clean set to her teammate.

Ela se concentrou em fazer um set limpo para sua companheira de equipe.

set

ADJETIVO

pronto, preparado

prepared or likely prepared for something

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

qualitativo

superlativo

most set

comparativo

more set

graduável

Exemplos

With all the decorations in place and the food ready, we were set for the party to begin.

Com todas as decorações no lugar e a comida pronta, estávamos prontos para a festa começar.

fixo, firme

fixed, firm, or immovable

Exemplos

Her jaw was set in determination.

Seu queixo estava firmado com determinação.

situado, colocado

located, positioned, or situated in a particular place

Exemplos

The house is set on a quiet hill overlooking the valley.

A casa está localizada em uma colina tranquila com vista para o vale.

preparado, disposto

arranged, organized, or planned in advance

Exemplos

The table was set for a formal dinner.

A mesa estava preparada para um jantar formal.

pôsto, oculto

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

Exemplos

The sun was set, casting long shadows across the valley.

O sol havia se posto, lançando longas sombras pelo vale.

endurecido, solidificado

hardened or converted to a solid form

Exemplos

The concrete is set and ready for construction.

O concreto está endurecido e pronto para a construção.

estabelecido, fixo

decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement

Exemplos

They followed a set procedure for approvals.

Eles seguiram um procedimento estabelecido para aprovações.

Árvore Lexical

inset

reset

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Palavras Próximas

set a beggar on horseback and he will ride to the devil

Definição e significado de "set"em inglês

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