set
set
sɛt
set
British pronunciation
/sɛt/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „set” în engleză

to set
01

așeza, pune

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
to set definition and meaning
example
Exemple
She set the book on the table.
Ea a pus cartea pe masă.
1.1

plasa, situa

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
Exemple
The play is set in the roaring 1920s.
Piesa este amplasată în anii zbuciumati ai anilor 1920.
1.2

planta, sădi

to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow
Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere
example
Exemple
She carefully set tomato seeds in the garden bed to start her vegetable garden.
Ea a plantat cu grijă semințe de roșii în stratul de grădină pentru a-și începe grădina de legume.
1.3

aranja, compune

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
Exemple
The printing press operator set the pages in preparation for the large print run.
Operatorul de presă de imprimare a setat paginile în pregătirea pentru tirajul mare.
1.4

seta, monta

to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece
Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece
example
Exemple
He carefully set the emerald in the necklace's pendant.
A pus cu grijă smaraldul în pandantivul colierului.
02

seta, regla

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
Exemple
She set the computer to mute.
Ea a setat computerul pe modul silențios.
2.1

a pune, a aranja

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
Exemple
She set the table with elegant china and silverware for the special occasion.
Ea a pus masa cu porțelan elegant și tacâmuri pentru ocazia specială.
2.2

stabili, fixa

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
Exemple
Let 's set a date for the meeting next week.
stabilim o dată pentru întâlnirea săptămâna viitoare.
03

apune, dispărea

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
Intransitive
to set definition and meaning
example
Exemple
The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors.
Soarele apune în vest, pictând cerul cu culori frumoase.
04

așeza, pune

to put or place someone or something in a specified state
Complex Transitive
example
Exemple
The teacher set the classroom in order before the students arrived, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
Profesorul a pus sala de clasă în ordine înainte de sosirea elevilor, asigurând un mediu de învățare propice.
4.1

se întări, se solidifica

(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
example
Exemple
The Jello started to set in the fridge.
Jeul a început să se întărească în frigider.
4.2

reduce, pune la loc

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
Exemple
The doctor had to set my son's arm after the skateboarding accident.
Medicul a trebuit să reducă brațul fiului meu după accidentul cu skateboardul.
4.3

seta, face să înceapă

to cause someone or something to start doing something
Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth
example
Exemple
His comment set me laughing uncontrollably.
Comentariul lui m-a făcut să râd incontrolabil.
4.4

aranja, fixa

to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried
Transitive: to set hair
to set definition and meaning
example
Exemple
She used hairspray to set her curls in place for the evening.
Ea a folosit fixativ pentru a-și fixa buclele pentru seară.
4.5

a se consolida, a se vindeca

(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture
Intransitive
example
Exemple
The doctor assured her that the broken collarbone would set naturally with time.
Medicul i-a asigurat că clavicula fracturată se va uni natural în timp.
05

stabili, fixa

to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish
Transitive: to set a model
example
Exemple
The artist 's unique style set a new direction in contemporary art.
Stilul unic al artistului a stabilit o nouă direcție în arta contemporană.
5.1

stabili, fixa

to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.
Transitive: to set a record
example
Exemple
She set a new record in the 100-meter sprint.
Ea a stabilit un nou record în cursa de 100 de metri.
06

atribui, stabili

to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete
Transitive: to set a task or goal
example
Exemple
They set a task for the team to brainstorm new ideas.
Au stabilit o sarcină pentru echipă să genereze idei noi.
6.1

stabili, formula

to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment
Transitive: to set questions or tests
example
Exemple
The professor sets the questions for the final exam.
Profesorul elaborează întrebările pentru examenul final.
07

a produce fructe, a da semințe

(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds
Transitive: to set fruit or seeds
example
Exemple
The apple trees in the orchard set fruit in the summer.
Pomii de măr din livadă rodesc vara.
7.1

se forma, se dezvolta

(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant
Intransitive
example
Exemple
Once the cherry blossoms fell, the cherries began to set on the tree.
Odată ce au căzut florile de cireș, cireșele au început să se formeze pe copac.
08

stabili, determina

to determine a particular price or value for something
Transitive: to set a price or value
example
Exemple
He set a reasonable budget for the project.
El a stabilit un buget rezonabil pentru proiect.
09

a avea un impact puternic și vizibil asupra cuiva sau a ceva, a apăsa greu pe cineva sau ceva

to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something
example
Exemple
The rich dessert sets heavily on my stomach.
Desertul bogat se așază greu pe stomacul meu.
10

fixa, adopta

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
Exemple
Her face set in a determined look as she prepared to tackle the challenge.
Fața i s-a împietrit într-o expresie hotărâtă în timp ce se pregătea să înfrunte provocarea.
10.1

imprima, da

to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude
Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face
example
Exemple
The surprise party set a joyful smile on her face.
Petrecerea surpriză a pus un zâmbet bucuros pe fața ei.
11

se oprește și arată, țintește

(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits
Intransitive
example
Exemple
He watched as his dog set with its tail stiff, ready to point at the hidden rabbit.
El a privit cum câinele său se oprește cu coada înțepenită, gata să indice iepurele ascuns.
12

ascuți, țâșni

to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing
Transitive: to set a blade or tool
example
Exemple
Before starting the task, I have to set my tools to ensure they're sharp enough.
Înainte de a începe sarcina, trebuie să ascut uneltele mele pentru a mă asigura că sunt suficient de ascuțite.
13

a bate, a fixa

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
Exemple
He knows how to set screws properly.
El știe cum să fixeze corect șuruburile.
14

a efectua mișcări de dans sincronizate, a executa o coreografie în cuplu

to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps
Intransitive
example
Exemple
In the dance formation, couples often set to the rhythm of the music.
În formația de dans, cuplurile se așează adesea pe ritmul muzicii.
15

se îndrepta, curge

to have a specified direction of motion or flow
Intransitive: to set to a direction
example
Exemple
Clouds set in from the west, signaling rain.
Norii se îndreaptă dinspre vest, semnalând ploaie.
16

a se poziționa, a se pregăti

to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity
Transitive: to set oneself
example
Exemple
The sprinter set herself at the starting line.
Sprintera s-a așezat pe linia de start.
17

împiedica, contracara

(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
Exemple
We set the opponents by taking all the tricks.
Am blocat adversarii luând toate levatele.
18

împodobi, orna

to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
example
Exemple
Her dress was set with sparkling diamonds.
Rochia ei era împodobită cu diamante sclipitoare.
19

elibera, împrăștia

to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind
Transitive: to set sth
example
Exemple
The child set the bubbles to the wind, giggling as they floated away.
Copilul a lăsat bulele în vânt, chicotind în timp ce pluteau departe.
01

decor, platou

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
set definition and meaning
example
Exemple
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.
Decorul elaborat pentru musical a prezentat un fundal uluitor al unui orizont urban aglomerat, imersând publicul în atmosfera vibrantă a poveștii.
02

an informal association or group of people

set definition and meaning
example
Exemple
He moved in an artistic set of friends.
03

mulțime, grup

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
Wiki
set definition and meaning
example
Exemple
The set of even numbers includes 2, 4, 6, and so on.
Mulțimea numerelor pare include 2, 4, 6 și așa mai departe.
04

a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training

example
Exemple
She completed three sets of squats at the gym.
05

the act of placing or positioning something

example
Exemple
The table was ready after the careful set of dishes.
06

an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals

example
Exemple
He turned on the TV set to watch the news.
07

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

example
Exemple
The subject exhibited a set to respond aggressively.
08

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

example
Exemple
She has a set toward optimism in challenging situations.
09

the going down of a celestial body below the horizon

example
Exemple
They watched the sun's set from the hilltop.
10

set, colectie

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way
example
Exemple
She received a beautiful set of kitchen knives for her birthday.
A primit un set frumos de cuțite de bucătărie pentru ziua ei.
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
Exemple
Set was feared as the god of chaos and storms.
12

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

example
Exemple
The cement requires 24 hours to reach full set.
13

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

example
Exemple
She won the first set 6–4.
14

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

example
Exemple
The band played a set of jazz standards.
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
Exemple
He completed a set of three aces in the game.
16

set, joc

(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead
example
Exemple
They won the first set 25-20.
Au câștigat primul set cu 25-20.
17

pase, pase precise

the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball
example
Exemple
She focused on making a clean set to her teammate.
S-a concentrat să facă un set curat colegei sale de echipă.
01

pregătit, preparat

prepared or likely prepared for something
example
Exemple
With all the decorations in place and the food ready, we were set for the party to begin.
Cu toate decoratiunile la locul lor si mancarea pregatita, eram pregatiti ca petrecerea sa inceapa.
02

fixed, firm, or immovable

example
Exemple
Her jaw was set in determination.
03

located, positioned, or situated in a particular place

example
Exemple
The house is set on a quiet hill overlooking the valley.
04

arranged, organized, or planned in advance

example
Exemple
The table was set for a formal dinner.
05

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

example
Exemple
The sun was set, casting long shadows across the valley.
06

hardened or converted to a solid form

example
Exemple
The concrete is set and ready for construction.
07

decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement

example
Exemple
They followed a set procedure for approvals.
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