LEARNit Dictionary

set

verb
B1
OPAL
1
B1
to prepare or arrange something so that it is ready for use or in position
تنظیم کردن, آماده کردن, مرتب کردن
2
B1
to arrange knives, forks, etc. on a table for a meal
چیدن
Can you help me set the table?
Could you set the table for dinner?
The table was set for six guests.
3
B1
to fix something so that others copy it or try to achieve it
تعیین کردن, وضع کردن, الگو دادن
This could set a new fashion.
They set high standards of customer service.
I am unwilling to set a precedent.
She set a new world record for the high jump.
I rely on you to set a good example.
The opening scene sets the tone for the rest of the movie.
4
B1
to give somebody a piece of work to do or a task or target to achieve
محول کردن, سپردن, واگذاری کردن, گماشتن, مأمور کردن
Who will be setting the French exam?
The government has set a growth target of 6%.
What books have been set for the English course?
She's set a difficult task for herself.
He likes to set challenging goals for himself.
She's set herself a difficult task.
I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month.
5
B1
to arrange or fix something; to decide on something
تنظیم کردن, تعیین کردن, قرار دادن, معین کردن
They haven't set a date for their wedding yet.
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year.
We can't just let the global corporations set the agenda every time.
Set a time limit for your studying each night.
Individual countries don't really set the price of oil.
6
B1
to place the action of a play, novel or film in a particular place, time, etc.
قرار دادن
The novel is set in London in the 1960s.
The movie is set in Los Angeles in the year 2019.
This powerful drama is set against the backdrop of the Civil War.
7
B2
to be located in a particular place
قرار گرفتن, واقع شدن, واقع گردیدن, قرار داشتن
The house is set in fifty acres of parkland.
8
B2
to put something/somebody in a particular place or position
قرار دادن, گذاشتن
She set a tray down on the table.
They ate everything that was set in front of them.
When she fell he picked her up and set her on her feet again.
9
B2
to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state; to start something happening
تنظیم کردن, قرار دادن, ایجاد کردن, شروع کردن, آغاز کردن
Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease.
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion.
The new leader has set the party on the road to success.
Demonstrators set two cars on fire.
Demonstrators set fire to two cars.
The hijackers set the hostages free.
Her remarks set me thinking.
10
B2
to go down below the horizon
غروب کردن
We sat and watched the sun setting.
opposite rise
11
to put a precious stone into a piece of jewellery
کار گذاشتن, جاسازی کردن
She had the sapphire set in a gold ring.
Her bracelet was set with emeralds.
12
to become solid or hard
جامد شدن, سخت شدن, سفت شدن, صلب شدن
Leave the concrete to set for a few hours.
The glue had set hard.
13
to fix your face into a determined expression
صورت خود را جدی نشان دادن
Her jaw was set in a determined manner.
14
to arrange somebody’s hair while it is wet so that it dries in a particular style
حالت دادن, مدل دادن
She had her hair washed and set.
15
to put a broken bone into a fixed position and hold it there, so that it will join together again and get better; to get better in this way
جا انداختن, ثابت کردن
The surgeon set her broken arm.
16
to use a machine or computer to arrange writing and images on pages in order to prepare a book, newspaper, etc. for printing
صفحه بندی کردن, حروف چینی کردن, صفحه آرایی کردن, تنظیم و صفحه آرایی کردن
see also typesetter
17
to write music to go with words
به موسیقی درآوردن, آهنگ ساختن, نوشتن موسیقی, آهنگ گذاری
Schubert set many poems to music.
noun
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
a group of similar things that belong together in some way
مجموعه, دسته, سری
see also box set, tea set
2
B1
a group of objects used together, for example for playing a game
مجموعه, دسته, ست, سری
a chess set
a model train set
see also chemistry set, swing set, train set
3
a group of people who have similar interests and spend a lot of time together socially
گروه, دسته, محفل
the smart set
Dublin’s literary set
It's known as a playground for Scotland's rich hunting and fishing set.
see also jet set
4
a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals
دستگاه تلویزیون, گیرنده رادیو
a television/TV set
5
the scenery used for a play, film, etc.
دکور صحنه, دکور, صحنه نمایش
We need volunteers to help build and paint the set.
The locations and set designs were fabulous.
6
a place where a play is performed or part of a film is filmed
صحنه, محل نمایش, محل ضبط, صحنه فیلم, لوکیشن
The cast must all be on (the) set by 7 in the morning.
7
one section of a match in games such as tennis or volleyball
ست, دست
She won in straight sets.
8
a group of things regarded as a unit because they all have particular qualities in common
دسته, مجموعه, گروه
the set of all square numbers less than 50
9
a series of songs or pieces of music that a musician or group performs at a concert
ست, برنامه موسیقی, لیست قطعات, لیست آهنگ‌ها, مجموعه آهنگ‌ها
a stunning solo set of ten songs
10
a group of school students with a similar ability in a particular subject
گروه, دسته, رده
She's in the top set for French.
11
the way in which somebody’s face or body is fixed in a particular expression, especially one showing a feeling of being determined
حالت, حالت چهره, وضعیت چهره, حالت بدن
She admired the firm set of his jaw.
12
an act of arranging hair in a particular style while it is wet
آرایش مو, حالت‌دهی مو, تثبیت مدل مو, مدل دادن, حالت دادن
A shampoo and set costs £15.
13
the state of becoming solid or hard
سفت شدن, جامد شدن
To be sure of a good set when making the jam, use preserving sugar with added pectin.
14
a hole in the ground where a badger lives
لانه
15
a young plant, shoot etc. for planting
نشا, بوتهٔ جوان, قلمه
onion sets
adjective
1
in a particular position
قرار گرفته, قرارگرفته, در جای مشخص
2
planned or fixed
ثابت, تعیین‌شده, مشخص, معین, مقرر, پیش‌بینی‌شده
Each person was given set jobs to do.
The school funds a set number of free places.
Mornings in our house always follow a set pattern.
New vehicles must comply with set safety standards.
see also set book
3
not likely to change
ثابت, قطعی, معین
set ideas/opinions/views on how to teach
As people get older, they get set in their ways.
He had very set ideas of what he wanted.
4
having a fixed price and a limited choice of dishes
تعیین‌شده, از پیش تعیین‌شده, از قبل مشخص
a set dinner/lunch/meal
Shall we have the set menu?
5
likely to do something; ready for something or to do something
آماده, مهیا, مستعد
The team looks set for victory.
Interest rates look set to rise again.
Be set to leave by 10 o'clock.
Get set… Go!
6
fixed; not natural
ثابت, معین, از پیش تعیین شده, مصنوعی, غیرطبیعی
a set smile
His face took on a set expression.