set

Refers to the scenery or background used in a play, film, or television production.

ruОтносится к декорациям или фону, используемым в пьесе, фильме или телевизионной постановке.esSe refiere al decorado o fondo utilizado en una obra de teatro, película o producción televisiva.frSe dit de l'ensemble des décors ou de l'arrière-plan utilisé dans une pièce de théâtre, un film ou une production télévisée. Peut aussi désigner l'action de mettre en place ou de préparer quelque chose.deBezieht sich auf die Dekoration oder den Hintergrund, die in einem Theaterstück, Film oder einer Fernsehproduktion verwendet werden. Bezieht sich auch auf eine Sammlung zusammengehöriger Gegenstände oder eine Gruppe von Personen oder Dingen, die als Einheit betrachtet werden.ptRelativo ao cenário ou ao fundo usado numa peça de teatro, filme ou produção televisiva.zh指戏剧、电影或电视制作中使用的布景、背景或场景布置；也可指安排好的、固定的、规定的。arصفة تشير إلى ما يتعلق بالديكور أو الخلفية المستخدمة في مسرحية أو فيلم أو إنتاج تلفزيوني.

1. Fixed or established B1 formal

   Firmly decided or determined; not changing.

   • Her mind is set on going to university.
   • He has his heart set on buying that car.
   • The date for the wedding is set.

   ruНеизменныйesfijo, establecidofrfixe, établideFestgelegtptEstabelecidozh固定的arثابت

   Synonyms: decideddeterminedestablishedfirmfixedpredeterminedresolutesettledunwavering

   Antonyms: changeableflexiblefluidmutableuncertainundeterminedunfixedvariable

2. Ready or prepared A2 informal

   In a position to start or be used; prepared.

   • Dinner is set on the table.
   • The table is set for six guests.
   • Are you all set to leave?

   ruГотовыйeslisto, preparadofrprêt, préparédeBereitptProntozh准备好的arجاهز

   Synonyms: preparedprimedready

   Antonyms: unavailableunpreparedunready

3. Rigid or inflexible B2 formal

   Not able to be changed or bent; stiff.

   • His face was set in a stern expression.
   • The concrete began to set after an hour.
   • Her jaw was set with determination.

   ruЖёсткий или неподвижныйesRígido o inflexiblefrRigide, inflexibledeStarr oder unflexibelptRígido ou inflexívelzh僵硬的或固定的arجامد غير قابل للتغيير

   Synonyms: firmfixedhardimmovableinflexiblerigidsolidifiedstiffunyielding

   Antonyms: adaptablechangeableflexiblefluidmalleablepliablesoftvariableyielding

• more set comparative form
• most set superlative form

A noun referring to a group of similar things or people that belong together or are used together, such as a collection or arrangement.

ruГруппа похожих вещей или людей, которые связаны вместе или используются вместе, например, коллекция или набор.esConjunto de cosas similares o personas que están relacionadas entre sí o se usan juntas, como una colección o grupo. También puede referirse a un grupo de objetos diseñados para usarse juntos.frUn ensemble d'objets ou de personnes similaires qui sont liés ou utilisés ensemble, comme une collection ou un groupe. Peut aussi désigner un groupe d'éléments formant un tout.deEine Gruppe ähnlicher Dinge oder Personen, die miteinander verbunden sind oder zusammen verwendet werden, z. B. eine Sammlung oder ein Satz zusammengehöriger Gegenstände.ptGrupo de coisas ou pessoas semelhantes que estão ligadas ou são usadas juntas, como uma coleção ou um conjunto; também um aparelho ou dispositivo, como televisão ou rádio.zh一组相互关联或一起使用的相似事物或人，例如收藏品或成套物品。arمجموعة من الأشياء أو الأشخاص المتشابهين المرتبطين معًا أو المستخدمين معًا، مثل مجموعة أو طقم.

1. Collection of items A2 formal

   A group of similar things that belong together or are used together.

   • She bought a set of dishes for her new apartment.
   • He has a set of golf clubs.
   • The chess set includes all the pieces needed.

   ruНаборesConjunto de objetosfrEnsemble d'objetsdeSatzptConjuntozh套arمجموعة

   Synonyms: arrayassortmentbatchcollectiongroupkitlotpackseriessuite

2. Mathematical set B2 formal scientific

   A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.

   • The set of even numbers is infinite.
   • This set contains all prime numbers less than 100.
   • Union of two sets combines their elements.

   ruМножествоesConjunto matemáticofrEnsembledeMengeptConjuntozh集合arمجموعة

   Synonyms: aggregatecollectionensemble

3. Stage scenery B1 formal art

   The scenery and props used in a film, play, or television production.

   • The film set was built in a studio.
   • Actors rehearsed on the elaborate set.
   • The set designer created a realistic 1920s street.

   ruДекорацииesDecorado (de un escenario o plató)frDécor de scènedeBühnenbildptCenáriozh布景arديكور المسرح

   Synonyms: backdropdecorscenerysettingstage set

4. Sports game B2 formal sport

   A division of a tennis match, or a game in volleyball.

   • She won the first set 6-4.
   • The match went to three sets.
   • They played a best-of-five sets tournament.

   ruСетesSet deportivofrset (sport)deSatzptSetzh盘arشوط

• sets plural form
• sets' possessive plural form
• set's possessive singular form

irregular verb

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий размещение чего-либо в определённом положении или настройку чего-либо.esVerbo que denota colocar algo en una posición determinada o ajustar/configurar algo.frVerbe signifiant placer quelque chose dans une position déterminée ou régler/configurer quelque chose.deVerb, das das Platzieren von etwas in eine bestimmte Position oder das Einstellen bzw. Justieren von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica colocar algo em determinada posição ou ajustar/configurar algo.zh表示将某物放置在某处或使其处于某种位置的动词；也表示调整、配置设备或设定参数等。arفعل يدل على وضع شيء في موضع أو حالة معينة، أو ضبط شيء وتجهيزه أو ترتيبه.

1. Place or position A1 formal

   To put something in a particular place or position.

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

   ruПоставитьescolocarfrPlacer, poserdeStellenptColocarzh放置arوَضَعَ

   Synonyms: depositlaylocateparkplaceplantpositionputsituatestation

   Antonyms: dislodgedisplaceextractliftremovetakewithdraw

2. Establish or fix B1 formal

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

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

   ruУстановитьesEstablecer o fijarfrÉtablir ou fixerdeFestsetzenptEstabelecerzh设定arيُثبِّت

   Synonyms: appointassigndecidedetermineestablishfixprescribesettlespecify

   Antonyms: abolishaltercancelchangedestroydisplaceremove

3. Become firm B2 formal

   To become solid or firm, especially concrete or jelly.

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

   ruЗатвердетьesendurecersefrprendre (en parlant d'un matériau)deFest werdenptEndurecerzh凝固arيتصلّب

   Synonyms: cakeclotcoagulatecongealgelhardensolidifystiffenthicken

   Antonyms: dissolveliquefymeltsoften

4. Prepare or arrange B1 informal

   To prepare something for use or action.

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

   ruПодготовитьespreparar o disponerfrPréparer ou disposerdeVorbereitenptPrepararzh准备arيُعِدّ

   Synonyms: adjustarrangeconfigurefixlaymountplacepositionprepare

   Antonyms: disarrangedisorderdisruptunsettle

• set past participle
• set past simple
• setting present participle
• sets third person singular

Phrasal variants: set downset inset offset onset outset upset upon