setting
US /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
・UK /ˈsetɪŋ/
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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make a clock state or ring at a particular time
Setting his alarm helps Garry to wake up in the morning
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To decide upon or choose something
Fiona is setting her mind on having the fish for dinner
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make something ready for use
Tina is setting the table for her family of five for lunch
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To decide on a price for something
Tony thinks that Ryan is setting the price too high
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To become hard (of glue, concrete etc.)
David's model plane will be setting overnight
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Place where something happens or is located
The setting for the country western movie was in the desert
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be located in a specific place or time
We will be setting the new romance movie in Paris
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Option on a device that can be changed, e.g. sound
The volume setting on the television was too low so I couldn’t hear it
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To put (e.g. a vase) down carefully in a place
Tom is setting the tea cup carefully back on the shelf
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)View (often beautiful) in the countryside
The cottage was built in a scenic setting on the ocean
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To put someone in a certain condition or state
Frank's father is setting him straight because he won't go to school
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of the sun) to go lower than the horizon
As the sun was setting over the ocean, Greg and Julie held hands
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Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat
- This is called setting your metabolism up on autopilot.
This is called setting your metabolism up on autopilot.
- And we go over how to build so much health in your metabolism that you could even treat yourself to your favorite foods, like ice cream, or brownies, or cookies, without setting yourself back.
And we go over how to build so much health in your metabolism that you could even treat yourself to your favorite foods, like ice cream, or brownies, or cookies, without setting yourself back.
12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
- but you're probably doing something smart people love to do... setting aside time to think.
but you're probably doing something smart people love to do... setting aside time to think.
- But you're probably doing something smart people love to do: setting aside time to think.
But you're probably doing something smart people love to do: setting aside time to think.
NYC woman credits Apple watch warning for changing her life | NBC New York
- SETTING TO DISABLE IT.
SETTING TO DISABLE IT.
How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
- If you're in a setting where your audience can read along and hear you speak at the same time, there's a better chance they'll absorb and retain what you have to say.
If you're in a setting where your audience can read along and hear you speak at the same time, there's a better chance they'll absorb and retain what you have to say.
- If you're in a setting where your audience can
If you're in a setting where your audience can
How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
- This skepticism reflects a cautious European mentality that favors incremental progress in proven methods over the American attitude of risk-taking and setting ambitious goals.
This skepticism reflects a cautious European mentality that favors incremental progress in proven methods over the American attitude of risk-taking and setting ambitious goals.
- and proven methods over the American attitude of risk-taking and setting ambitious goals.
and proven methods over the American attitude of risk-taking and setting ambitious goals.
Doctor Who Minecraft - Doctor Who: The Fan Show
- and Minecraft into one setting.
and Minecraft into one setting.
- and Minecraft into one setting.
and Minecraft into one setting.
It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
- In the United States, one of the funniest recent examples was Joe Biden setting up his own TikTok recently,
In the United States, one of the funniest recent examples was Joe Biden setting up his own TikTok recently,
- was Joe Biden setting up his own TikTok recently,
was Joe Biden setting up his own TikTok recently,
Woke Jesus
- As the Lord was setting out on a journey, a certain young man approached Him.
As the Lord was setting out on a journey, a certain young man approached Him.
- was setting out on a journey,
was setting out on a journey,
Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?
- Parazoli is not alone in his choice to quit rather than return to an office setting.
Parazoli is not alone in his choice to quit rather than return to an office setting.
- return to an office setting. Finding a fully remote job,
return to an office setting. Finding a fully remote job,
How to Survive a Building Explosion
- scorching the human body in an instant and possibly setting off subsequent explosions.
scorching the human body in an instant and possibly setting off subsequent explosions.
- and possibly setting off
and possibly setting off