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British pronunciation/sˈɛt bˈak/
American pronunciation/sˈɛt bˈæk/
to set back
[phrase form: set]
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to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something

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to cause a delay in the progress of something or someone

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to require someone to spend a specific amount of money

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to position something, particularly a structure, at a distance from something else

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Pollution and deforestation can set back the ecological balance of an area, reducing biodiversity and ecosystem health.
A financial crisis can set back a country's economy, leading to a reduction in GDP and overall economic strength.
A cyberattack can set back a company's advanced technological systems, compromising their security and functionality.
The spread of a contagious disease can set back public health, leading to a weaker and less resilient healthcare system.
The technical issues with the website set back the launch date by a week.
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