setting

• Substantiv, das den Ort, die Zeit oder die Umgebung bezeichnet, in der ein Ereignis stattfindet, z. B. der Hintergrund einer Geschichte oder eines Geschehens.

A noun referring to the place, time, or environment in which something happens or is set, such as the background of a story or event.

1. Location or surroundingsB1formal

   The place and time where a story, event, or scene takes place.

   Schauplatz

   • The novel's setting is Victorian London.
   • The movie's setting was a futuristic city.
   • The story's setting influenced the characters' decisions.

   Synonymebackgroundcontextenvironmentframeworklocalelocationmilieuscenesite

2. Device adjustmentA2formal

   The position or level to which a device or control is adjusted.

   Einstellung

   • Set the oven to a high temperature setting.
   • The camera's focus setting was incorrect.
   • Adjust the thermostat to a comfortable setting.

   Synonymeadjustmentcalibrationconfigurationcontrollevelmodeposition

3. Background or environmentB2formal

   The surroundings or context in which something occurs.

   Umgebung oder Umfeld

   • The political setting affected the election results.
   • The restaurant's romantic setting was perfect for dinner.
   • The historical setting made the museum visit educational.

   Synonymeatmospherebackdropbackgroundcontextenvironmentlocationmilieuscenesite

• Verb, das das Platzieren von etwas in eine bestimmte Position oder das Einstellen bzw. Justieren von etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate placing something in a particular position or arranging or adjusting something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. A1formal

   To put something in a particular place or position.

   Stellen

   • She set the book on the table.
   • He set his bag down by the door.
   • Please set the plates on the dining table.

   Synonymedepositlaylocateparkplaceplantpositionputsituatestation

   Antonymedislodgedisplaceextractliftremovetakewithdraw

2. Establish or fixB1formal

   To establish something permanently or decide on a value, time, or rule.

   Festsetzen

   • They set a new world record.
   • The meeting is set for 3 PM.
   • She set the rules for the game.

   Synonymeappointassigndecidedetermineestablishfixprescribesettlespecify

   Antonymeabolishaltercancelchangedestroydisplaceremove

3. Become firmB2formal

   To become solid or firm, especially concrete or jelly.

   Fest werden

   • The concrete will set in a few hours.
   • The jelly needs time to set in the fridge.
   • The plaster began to set quickly.

   Synonymecakeclotcoagulatecongealgelhardensolidifystiffenthicken

   Antonymedissolveliquefymeltsoften

4. Prepare or arrangeB1informal

   To prepare something for use or action.

   Vorbereiten

   • Set the table for dinner.
   • He set the alarm clock for 6 AM.
   • Are you ready? Set, go!

   Synonymeadjustarrangeconfigurefixlaymountplacepositionprepare

   Antonymedisarrangedisorderdisruptunsettle

Phrasal-Variantenset downset inset offset onset outset upset upon