- set something up
- 1》 place or erect something in position.2》 establish a business, institution, etc.3》 begin making a loud sound.→ set
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
set something up
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set something in train — british phrase to make something start to happen, especially something important or something that will affect a lot of people This set in train the events leading to the war. Thesaurus: to make something start to exist or happensynonym… … Useful english dictionary
set something in motion — phrase to make a series of events or a process start happening We want to set in motion talks involving all sides in the conflict. Thesaurus: to make something start to exist or happensynonym Main entry: motion * * * start something moving or… … Useful english dictionary
set something in motion — set (something) in motion to start a process. The recommendation could set in motion the largest cleanup in US history. Usage notes: also used in the form put something in motion: Louisiana already has an emergency response plan, which Foster put … New idioms dictionary
set something on fire — set fire to something or set something on fire to make something start burning A group of youths had set fire to an old truck … English dictionary
set something right — set (something) right to correct something to make it the way it should be. They believe that the world is unjust, and try to set it right whenever they get a chance. Usage notes: often used in the form set things right: In many western movies,… … New idioms dictionary
set something on its ear — set (something) on its ear informal : to cause something to be in a state of great excitement or shock She set the racing world on its ear [=she surprised and shocked the racing world] by winning several major races. His early recordings set the… … Useful english dictionary
set something (off) against — offset something against. → set … English new terms dictionary
set (something) in motion — put/set (something) in motion if you set something in motion, you start it happening. The government have set in motion plans to reform the justice system … New idioms dictionary
set something to rights — put/set/something to rights phrase to make something go back to its normal state again We’ll have to put the place to rights before they get back. Thesaurus: to make something bettersynonym Main entry: right * * * … Useful english dictionary
set something off against — another way of saying set something against above … Useful english dictionary
set something by — save something for future use. → set … English new terms dictionary
