setting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the context and environment in which something is set
   scene.
   
   • the perfect setting for a ghost story
2. noun the state of the environment in which a situation exists
   scope; background.
   
   • you can't do that in a university setting
3. noun arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
   mise en scene; stage setting.
   
4. noun the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
   context; circumstance.
   
   • the historical context
5. noun the physical position of something
   
   • he changed the setting on the thermostat
6. noun a table service for one person
   place setting.
   
   • a place setting of sterling flatware
7. noun a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
   mount.
   
   • the diamond was in a plain gold mount
8. verb put into a certain place or abstract location
   set; pose; place; lay; put; position.
   
   • Put your things here
   • Set the tray down
   • Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
   • Place emphasis on a certain point
9. verb fix conclusively or authoritatively
   set; determine.
   
   • set the rules
10. verb decide upon or fix definitely
    set; fix; limit; determine; specify; define.
    
    • fix the variables
    • specify the parameters
11. verb establish as the highest level or best performance
    set; mark.
    
    • set a record
12. verb put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
    set.
    
    • set the house afire
13. verb fix in a border
    set.
    
    • The goldsmith set the diamond
14. verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
    set; prepare; fix; set up; gear up; ready.
    
    • Get the children ready for school!
    • prepare for war
    • I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
15. verb set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
    set.
    
    • set clocks or instruments
16. verb locate
    localize; localise; set; place.
    
    • The film is set in Africa
17. verb disappear beyond the horizon
    go down; set; go under.
    
    • the sun sets early these days
18. verb adapt for performance in a different way
    set; arrange.
    
    • set this poem to music
19. verb put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
    plant; set.
    
    • Let's plant flowers in the garden
20. verb apply or start
    set.
    
    • set fire to a building
21. verb become gelatinous
    set; congeal; jell.
    
    • the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
22. verb set in type
    set; typeset.
    
    • My book will be typeset nicely
    • set these words in italics
23. verb put into a position that will restore a normal state
    set.
    
    • set a broken bone
24. verb insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
    set; countersink.
    
25. verb give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
    set.
    
26. verb urge to attack someone
    sic; set.
    
    • The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
    • the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
27. verb estimate
    put; set; place.
    
    • We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
28. verb equip with sails or masts
    rig; set; set up.
    
    • rig a ship
29. verb get ready for a particular purpose or event
    set; lay out; set up.
    
    • set up an experiment
    • set the table
    • lay out the tools for the surgery
30. verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    adjust; set; correct.
    
    • Adjust the clock, please
    • correct the alignment of the front wheels
31. verb bear fruit
    set; fructify.
    
    • the apple trees fructify
32. verb arrange attractively
    do; set; coiffe; coif; coiffure; dress; arrange.
    
    • dress my hair for the wedding

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