- set something out
- arrange or display something in a particular order or position.→ set
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
set something out
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set something out — 1 the gifts were set out on tables: ARRANGE, lay out, put out, array, dispose, display, exhibit. 2 they set out some guidelines: PRESENT, set forth, detail; … Useful english dictionary
set sth out — UK US set sth out Phrasal Verb with set({{}}/set/ verb (setting, set, set) (FORMAL set sth forth) ► to give the details of something or to explain it in a clear, organized way, especially in writing: »set out plans/goals/proposals » … Financial and business terms
ˌset sth ˈout — phrasal verb to explain, describe, or arrange something in a clear and detailed way … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
set something in something — ˌset sth ˈin/ˈinto sth derived usually passive to fasten sth into a flat surface so that it does not stick out from it • a plaque set into the wall Main entry: ↑setderived … Useful english dictionary
set something into something — ˌset sth ˈin/ˈinto sth derived usually passive to fasten sth into a flat surface so that it does not stick out from it • a plaque set into the wall Main entry: ↑setderived … Useful english dictionary
set something forth — PRESENT, describe, set out, detail, delineate, explain, expound; state, declare, announce; submit, offer, put forward, advance, propose, propound. → set * * * state or describe something in writing or speech … Useful english dictionary
set something off — 1 the bomb was set off: DETONATE, explode, blow up, touch off, trigger; ignite. 2 it set off a wave of protest: GIVE RISE TO, cause, lead to, set … Useful english dictionary
hand something out — DISTRIBUTE, hand round, give out/round, pass out/round, share out, dole out, dish out, deal out, mete out, issue, dispense; allocate, allot, apportion, disburse; circulate, disseminate. → hand * * * 1) give a share of something or one of a set of … Useful english dictionary
bring something out — 1 they were bringing out a new magazine: LAUNCH, establish, begin, start, found, set up, instigate, inaugurate, market; publish, print … Useful english dictionary
map something out — OUTLINE, set out, lay out, sketch out, trace out, rough out, block out, delineate, detail, draw up, formulate, work out, frame, draft, plan, plot out, arrange, design, programme. → map * * * plan a route or course of action in detail I mapped out … Useful english dictionary
