Definition & Meaning of "set in"

to set in

[phrase form: set]

to occur, often referring to something unwelcome

to organize the responsibilities and functions associated with a religious minister or their office

(of wind or water) to change the direction or flow, typically moving closer to the shore

Example

Despair seems to have set in among the team.

This rain looks as if it has set in for the rest of the day.

The financial crisis set in when the company started facing severe losses.

The reality of the pandemic set in when the number of cases started rising sharply.

The movie is set in a charming small town.

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