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to set the scene
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to describe or create the environment, context, or background for a story, event, or situation, typically to help the audience or readers better understand the context
Example
The prologue of the novel set the scene for the epic adventure that followed.
The film's narrator provided a detailed backstory to set the scene.
Let's set the scene with an introduction to the historical context.
The decorator set the scene with colorful paintings and intricate tapestries.
He set the scene for the meeting by providing background information.