Preparation & Arrangement (Set)

to achieve or establish a new high or remarkable standard in a specific area, often by surpassing a previous accomplishment or performance

She aimed to set a record for the fastest marathon time.

to arrange and prepare a dining table with plates, utensils, glasses, and other items for a meal

They set a beautiful table for their anniversary celebration.

to establish a specific requirement or circumstance that must be met for a particular outcome or situation to occur

They set a condition for the sale of the property.

to establish a direction, path, or plan of action for a specific purpose or goal

They set a course for the company's future growth.

to establish a solid and fundamental basis or groundwork for something

By carefully planning and organizing, the team is setting a foundation for the success of the upcoming project.

to choose and create a confidential combination of characters or a phrase to secure access to a digital account, device, or system

She set a password for her email account to protect her messages.

to create an example that others can follow in similar situations

They set a precedent with their environmental conservation efforts.

to schedule a notification to help one remember something in the future

She set a reminder for her doctor's appointment tomorrow.

to make a decision about how something should be done or what is allowed

They set a rule for employees to wear safety gear in the factory.

to define a specific goal or aim that one wants to achieve in a particular task or project

She set an objective to increase sales by 20% in the next quarter.

to create a specific environment or emotional tone, often through the use of various elements or actions

She set the mood with soft lighting and soothing music for a romantic dinner.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it forward, usually by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving time

Every spring, I set the clock ahead by one hour for daylight saving time.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to match the end of daylight saving time

We'll need to set the clock back by one hour tonight as daylight saving time ends, which means an extra hour of sleep.