to set
01
sätta, ställa
to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
Exempel
She set the book on the table.
Hon ställde boken på bordet.
He set the cup of coffee down carefully.
Han ställde ner kaffekoppen försiktigt.
1.1
placera, sätta
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
Exempel
The play is set in the roaring 1920s.
Pjäsen är förlagd till de rytande 1920-talet.
The movie is set in a charming small town.
Filmen är inställd i en charmig liten stad.
1.2
plantera, så
to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow
Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere
Exempel
She carefully set tomato seeds in the garden bed to start her vegetable garden.
Hon planterade noggrant tomatfrön i rabatten för att starta sin köksträdgård.
He set sunflower plants along the fence to create a vibrant border.
Han planterade solrosor längs staketet för att skapa en livfull gräns.
1.3
sätta, formatera
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
Exempel
The printing press operator set the pages in preparation for the large print run.
Tryckerioperatören ställde in sidorna i förberedelse för den stora upplagan.
We need to set the text and illustrations before sending the document to the printer.
Vi måste ställa in texten och illustrationerna innan vi skickar dokumentet till skrivaren.
1.4
infatta, montera
to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece
Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece
Exempel
The jeweler set the sparkling diamond in the engagement ring.
Juveleraren satte den glittrande diamanten i förlovningsringen.
He carefully set the emerald in the necklace's pendant.
Han placerade omsorgsfullt smaragden i hängsmyckets infattning.
02
ställa in, anpassa
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
Exempel
She set the computer to mute.
Hon ställde in datorn på ljudlös.
Set the oven timer for 30 minutes.
Ställ in ugnstimern på 30 minuter.
2.1
duka, lägga upp
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
Exempel
She set the table with elegant china and silverware for the special occasion.
Hon dukade bordet med elegant porslin och silverbestick för det speciella tillfället.
Please set a spot for your sister; dinner will be ready soon.
Var snäll och duka en plats åt din syster; middagen kommer snart att vara klar.
2.2
bestämma, sätta
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
Exempel
Let 's set a date for the meeting next week.
Låt oss bestämma ett datum för mötet nästa vecka.
She set the location for the picnic in the park.
Hon bestämde platsen för picknicken i parken.
03
gå ner, försvinna
(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
Intransitive
Exempel
The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors.
Solen går ner i väster och målar himlen med vackra färger.
It 's always peaceful to watch the sun set after a long day.
Det är alltid fridfullt att se solen gå ner efter en lång dag.
04
sätta, placera
to put or place someone or something in a specified state
Complex Transitive
Exempel
The teacher 's encouragement set the students at ease before the big exam.
Lärarens uppmuntran satte eleverna tillrätta inför det stora provet.
The teacher set the classroom in order before the students arrived, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
Läraren ställde klassrummet i ordning innan eleverna anlände, vilket säkerställde en gynnsam inlärningsmiljö.
4.1
stelna, stärkna
(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
Exempel
The Jello started to set in the fridge.
Gelén började stelna i kylskåpet.
After a few hours, the cement began to set.
Efter några timmar började cementen stelna.
4.2
återställa, sätta på plats
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
Exempel
The doctor had to set my son's arm after the skateboarding accident.
Läkaren var tvungen att sätta min sons arm efter skateboardolyckan.
She watched as the doctor carefully set her fractured finger.
Hon såg på när läkaren försiktigt rättade till hennes brutna finger.
4.3
sätta, få att börja
to cause someone or something to start doing something
Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth
Exempel
The question set him pondering the answer.
Frågan fick honom att fundera över svaret.
His comment set me laughing uncontrollably.
Hans kommentar fick mig att skratta okontrollerbart.
4.4
lägga, fixera
to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried
Transitive: to set hair
Exempel
She used hairspray to set her curls in place for the evening.
Hon använde hårspray för att fixera sina lockar för kvällen.
After washing her hair, she used clips to set it in sections.
Efter att ha tvättat håret använde hon klämmor för att lägga det i sektioner.
4.5
läka, sammanväxa
(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture
Intransitive
Exempel
The doctor assured her that the broken collarbone would set naturally with time.
Läkaren försäkrade henne om att det brutna nyckelbenet skulle läka naturligt med tiden.
After the accident, his fractured leg set perfectly, and he was able to walk again.
Efter olyckan läkte hans brutna ben perfekt, och han kunde gå igen.
05
fastställa, sätta
to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish
Transitive: to set a model
Exempel
The artist 's unique style set a new direction in contemporary art.
Konstnärens unika stil satte en ny riktning inom samtidskonsten.
His leadership skills set the model for effective management.
Hans ledarskapsfärdigheter sätter modellen för effektiv ledning.
5.1
upprätta, fastställa
to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.
Transitive: to set a record
Exempel
She set a new record in the 100-meter sprint.
Hon satte ett nytt rekord i 100-metersprinten.
The team set a high score in the basketball game.
Laget satte en hög poäng i basketmatchen.
06
tilldela, ställa in
to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete
Transitive: to set a task or goal
Exempel
She set a goal to complete her homework by 5 PM.
Hon satte ett mål att slutföra sin läxa innan 17.00.
They set a task for the team to brainstorm new ideas.
De satte upp en uppgift för teamet att brainstorma nya idéer.
6.1
upprätta, formulera
to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment
Transitive: to set questions or tests
Exempel
The professor sets the questions for the final exam.
Professorn sammansätter frågorna för tentamen.
The textbook author sets exercises at the end of each chapter.
Lärobokens författare upprättar övningar i slutet av varje kapitel.
07
bära frukt, producera frön
(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds
Transitive: to set fruit or seeds
Exempel
The apple trees in the orchard set fruit in the summer.
Äppelträden i fruktträdgården bär frukt på sommaren.
The warm spring weather helped the peach trees set a bountiful crop.
Det varma vårvädret hjälpte persikoträden att sätta en riklig skörd.
7.1
sätta frukt, utvecklas
(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant
Intransitive
Exempel
After the apple tree blossomed, it did n't take long for the fruit to set.
Efter att äppelträdet blommat tog det inte lång tid innan frukten satte.
Once the cherry blossoms fell, the cherries began to set on the tree.
När körsbärsblommorna föll började körsbären sätta på trädet.
08
fastställa, bestämma
to determine a particular price or value for something
Transitive: to set a price or value
Exempel
The seller set the price of the antique vase at $ 200.
Säljaren satte priset på den antika vasen till 200 $.
He set a reasonable budget for the project.
Han fastställde en rimlig budget för projektet.
09
ha en stark och märkbar inverkan på någon eller något, tynga tungt på någon eller något
to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something
Exempel
The rich dessert sets heavily on my stomach.
Den rika desserten sitter tungt i magen på mig.
The news set heavily on my mind, leaving me feeling anxious.
Nyheten låg tungt på mitt sinne och lämnade mig känslomässigt orolig.
10
ställa in, antaga
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
Exempel
Her face set in a determined look as she prepared to tackle the challenge.
Hennes ansikte antog en beslutsam min när hon förberedde sig för att tackla utmaningen.
The child's face set in a pout when told it was time for bed.
Barnets ansikte stelnade i en surmulen min när det blev tillagd att det var dags att gå och lägga sig.
10.1
pränta, ge
to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude
Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face
Exempel
His stern reprimand set a look of seriousness on their faces.
Hans stränga tillrättavisning satte en allvarlig min på deras ansikten.
The surprise party set a joyful smile on her face.
Överraskningsfesten framkallade ett glatt leende på hennes ansikte.
11
stanna och peka, sikta
(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits
Intransitive
Exempel
He watched as his dog set with its tail stiff, ready to point at the hidden rabbit.
Han såg på när hans hund stannade med svansen stel, redo att peka på den gömda kaninen.
The experienced pointer dog knew how to set gracefully, leading the hunter to the quail.
Den erfarna pointerhunden visste hur den graciöst skulle stå, vilket ledde jägaren till vakteln.
12
vässa, skärpa
to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing
Transitive: to set a blade or tool
Exempel
He set the knife blade to a razor-sharp edge.
Han vässade knivbladet till rakknivsskärpa.
Before starting the task, I have to set my tools to ensure they're sharp enough.
Innan jag börjar uppgiften måste jag vässa mina verktyg för att säkerställa att de är skarpa nog.
13
slå in, fästa
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
Exempel
He knows how to set screws properly.
Han vet hur man sätter skruvar ordentligt.
The goal is to set the fastener evenly.
Målet är att slå fastsättningen jämnt.
14
utföra synkroniserade dansrörelser, utföra en koreografi som par
to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps
Intransitive
Exempel
During the square dance, they set with enthusiasm, moving gracefully.
Under kvadratdansen ställde de upp med entusiasm och rörde sig graciöst.
In the dance formation, couples often set to the rhythm of the music.
I dansformationen ställer par sig ofta in på musikens rytm.
15
rikta sig, flöda
to have a specified direction of motion or flow
Intransitive: to set to a direction
Exempel
Clouds set in from the west, signaling rain.
Moln rör sig från väster, vilket signalerar regn.
The compass needle sets towards the magnetic north.
Kompassnålen pekar mot den magnetiska nordpolen.
16
positionera sig, göra sig redo
to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity
Transitive: to set oneself
Exempel
She set herself in a crouched position before pouncing.
Hon satte sig i en hukande ställning innan hon kastade sig fram.
The sprinter set herself at the starting line.
Sprintern ställde sig vid startlinjen.
17
förhindra, kontra
(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
Exempel
She set their opponents in the final round.
Hon blockerade sina motståndare i finalomgången.
We set the opponents by taking all the tricks.
Vi blockerade motståndarna genom att ta alla stick.
18
pryda, utsmycka
to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
Exempel
Her dress was set with sparkling diamonds.
Hennes klänning var prydd med glittrande diamanter.
The cake was beautifully set with edible flowers.
Kakan var vackert dekorerad med ätbara blommor.
19
släppa, sprida
to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind
Transitive: to set sth
Exempel
He set the kite, launching it high into the sky to soar on the wind.
Han släppte draken, skickade den högt upp i himlen för att sväva på vinden.
The child set the bubbles to the wind, giggling as they floated away.
Barnet släppte bubblorna i vinden, fnittrade medan de flöt iväg.
Set
01
scenografi, set
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
Exempel
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.
Den utarbetade scenen för musikalens föreställning innehöll en fantastisk bakgrund av en livlig stadssilhuett, som förde publiken in i berättelsens livfulla atmosfär.
After weeks of preparation, the film crew finally arrived on set, ready to begin shooting the highly anticipated action movie.
Efter veckor av förberedelser anlände filmteamet äntligen till setet, redo att börja filma den efterlängtade actionfilmen.
02
an informal association or group of people
Exempel
He moved in an artistic set of friends.
The club was a tight-knit set of enthusiasts.
03
mängd, grupp
(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
Exempel
A set can include numbers, letters, or other items that share a common feature.
En mängd kan innehålla siffror, bokstäver eller andra föremål som delar en gemensam egenskap.
The set of even numbers includes 2, 4, 6, and so on.
Mängden av jämna tal inkluderar 2, 4, 6 och så vidare.
04
a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training
Exempel
She completed three sets of squats at the gym.
The trainer designed a set of exercises for core strength.
05
the act of placing or positioning something
Exempel
The table was ready after the careful set of dishes.
He performed the set of the telescope on the tripod.
06
an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals
Exempel
He turned on the TV set to watch the news.
The radio set in the kitchen picked up distant stations.
07
a temporary mental or behavioral readiness to respond in a particular way
Exempel
The subject exhibited a set to respond aggressively.
Cognitive tests showed a set for problem-solving.
08
a relatively enduring tendency or inclination to react in a specific way
Exempel
She has a set toward optimism in challenging situations.
His emotional set affects his responses to stress.
09
the going down of a celestial body below the horizon
Exempel
They watched the sun's set from the hilltop.
The moon 's set occurred shortly after midnight.
10
set, uppsättning
a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way
Exempel
She received a beautiful set of kitchen knives for her birthday.
Hon fick en vacker uppsättning köksknivar till sin födelsedag.
The chess set was handcrafted and elegantly designed.
Schackspelet var handgjort och elegant designat.
11
an Egyptian deity depicted with the head of a beast with high square ears and a long snout, brother and murderer of Osiris
Exempel
Set was feared as the god of chaos and storms.
Ancient texts describe Set's conflict with Osiris.
12
the process of becoming hard, solid, or fixed through cooling, drying, or crystallization
Exempel
The cement requires 24 hours to reach full set.
The jelly is ready after its set in the fridge.
13
a unit of play in tennis, squash, or similar sports, typically consisting of a sequence of games
Exempel
She won the first set 6–4.
The match went to five sets.
14
a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance
Exempel
The band played a set of jazz standards.
Each set at the concert lasted about 30 minutes.
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
Exempel
He completed a set of three aces in the game.
Collecting a set of hearts gave her extra points.
16
set, spel
(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead
Exempel
They won the first set 25-20.
De vann första setet med 25-20.
The coach called a timeout during the set.
Tränaren kallade en timeout under setet.
17
pass, exakt pass
the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball
Exempel
She focused on making a clean set to her teammate.
Hon fokuserade på att göra en ren set till sin lagkamrat.
His set was too high for the hitter to reach.
Hans set var för högt för slagmannen att nå.
set
01
redo, förberedd
prepared or likely prepared for something
Exempel
With all the decorations in place and the food ready, we were set for the party to begin.
Med alla dekorationer på plats och maten redo var vi redo för att festen skulle börja.
The team felt set for the competition after weeks of rigorous training and practice.
Laget kände sig redo för tävlingen efter veckor av rigorös träning och övning.
02
fixed, firm, or immovable
Exempel
Her jaw was set in determination.
His expression was set, showing no emotion.
03
located, positioned, or situated in a particular place
Exempel
The house is set on a quiet hill overlooking the valley.
The restaurant is set in a charming part of town.
04
arranged, organized, or planned in advance
Exempel
The table was set for a formal dinner.
The itinerary was set for the week-long tour.
05
(of a celestial body) positioned or lying below the horizon
Exempel
The sun was set, casting long shadows across the valley.
The moon hung set below the eastern hills.
06
hardened or converted to a solid form
Exempel
The concrete is set and ready for construction.
The glue is set and can no longer be adjusted.
07
decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement
Exempel
They followed a set procedure for approvals.
A set schedule ensures smooth operations.
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