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1 set
[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) sætte2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) dække3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) fastsætte4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) give; statuere5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) få til6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) gå ned7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) stivne8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) stille9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) sætte10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) indfatte11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) sætte på plads2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) allerede fastlagt2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) besluttet på3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) bestemt4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) stiv5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) fastlåst6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) indfattet3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) sæt2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) apparat; modtager3) (a group of people: the musical set.) gruppe; -gruppe4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) føn5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) kulisse6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) sæt•- setting- setback
- set phrase
- set-square
- setting-lotion
- set-to
- set-up
- all set
- set about
- set someone against someone
- set against someone
- set someone against
- set against
- set aside
- set back
- set down
- set in
- set off
- set something or someone on someone
- set on someone
- set something or someone on
- set on
- set out
- set to
- set up
- set up camp
- set up house
- set up shop
- set upon* * *[set] 1. present participle - setting; verb1) (to put or place: She set the tray down on the table.) sætte2) (to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal: Please would you set the table for me?) dække3) (to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc): It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.) fastsætte4) (to give a person (a task etc) to do: The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.) give; statuere5) (to cause to start doing something: His behaviour set people talking.) få til6) ((of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon: It gets cooler when the sun sets.) gå ned7) (to become firm or solid: Has the concrete set?) stivne8) (to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function: He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.) stille9) (to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.) sætte10) (to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.) indfatte11) (to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing: They set his broken arm.) sætte på plads2. adjective1) (fixed or arranged previously: There is a set procedure for doing this.) allerede fastlagt2) ((often with on) ready, intending or determined (to do something): He is set on going.) besluttet på3) (deliberate: He had the set intention of hurting her.) bestemt4) (stiff; fixed: He had a set smile on his face.) stiv5) (not changing or developing: set ideas.) fastlåst6) ((with with) having something set in it: a gold ring set with diamonds.) indfattet3. noun1) (a group of things used or belonging together: a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.) sæt2) (an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals: a television/radio set.) apparat; modtager3) (a group of people: the musical set.) gruppe; -gruppe4) (the process of setting hair: a shampoo and set.) føn5) (scenery for a play or film: There was a very impressive set in the final act.) kulisse6) (a group of six or more games in tennis: She won the first set and lost the next two.) sæt•- setting- setback
- set phrase
- set-square
- setting-lotion
- set-to
- set-up
- all set
- set about
- set someone against someone
- set against someone
- set someone against
- set against
- set aside
- set back
- set down
- set in
- set off
- set something or someone on someone
- set on someone
- set something or someone on
- set on
- set out
- set to
- set up
- set up camp
- set up house
- set up shop
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2 set(t)
[set](a block of stone used in street paving.) brosten* * *[set](a block of stone used in street paving.) brosten -
3 set up
1) (to establish: When was the organization set up?) oprette2) (to arrange or construct: He set up the apparatus for the experiment.) stille op* * *1) (to establish: When was the organization set up?) oprette2) (to arrange or construct: He set up the apparatus for the experiment.) stille op -
4 set in
(to begin or become established: Boredom soon set in among the children.) sætte ind* * *(to begin or become established: Boredom soon set in among the children.) sætte ind -
5 set to
(to start to do something (vigorously): They set to, and finished the work the same day.) begynde* * *(to start to do something (vigorously): They set to, and finished the work the same day.) begynde -
6 set-up
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7 set-to
(an argument or fight.) skænderi; slagsmål* * *(an argument or fight.) skænderi; slagsmål -
8 set off
1) ((sometimes with on) to start a journey: We set off to go to the beach.) tage afsted2) (to cause to start doing something: She had almost stopped crying, but his harsh words set her off again.) få til at begynde3) (to explode or ignite: You should let your father set off all the fireworks.) udløse* * *1) ((sometimes with on) to start a journey: We set off to go to the beach.) tage afsted2) (to cause to start doing something: She had almost stopped crying, but his harsh words set her off again.) få til at begynde3) (to explode or ignite: You should let your father set off all the fireworks.) udløse -
9 set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antænde* * *(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antændeEnglish-Danish dictionary > set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
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10 set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antænde* * *(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antændeEnglish-Danish dictionary > set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
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11 set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antænde* * *(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antændeEnglish-Danish dictionary > set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
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12 set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antænde* * *(to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act: They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire.) sætte ild til; antændeEnglish-Danish dictionary > set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire
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13 set one's heart on / have one's heart set on
(to want very much: He had set his heart on winning the prize; He had his heart set on winning.) være opsat på* * *(to want very much: He had set his heart on winning the prize; He had his heart set on winning.) være opsat påEnglish-Danish dictionary > set one's heart on / have one's heart set on
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14 set about
(to begin: She set about planning her holiday; How will you set about this task?) begynde* * *(to begin: She set about planning her holiday; How will you set about this task?) begynde -
15 set out
1) (to start a journey: He set out to explore the countryside.) tage af sted2) (to intend: I didn't set out to prove him wrong.) have til hensigt* * *1) (to start a journey: He set out to explore the countryside.) tage af sted2) (to intend: I didn't set out to prove him wrong.) have til hensigt -
16 set upon
( also set on) (to attack: He set upon me in the dark.) angribe* * *( also set on) (to attack: He set upon me in the dark.) angribe -
17 set (someone) against (someone)
(to cause (a person) to dislike (another person): She set the children against their father.) sætte op imod* * *(to cause (a person) to dislike (another person): She set the children against their father.) sætte op imod -
18 set (someone) against (someone)
(to cause (a person) to dislike (another person): She set the children against their father.) sætte op imod* * *(to cause (a person) to dislike (another person): She set the children against their father.) sætte op imod -
19 set (someone) an example
(to act in such a way that other people will copy one's behaviour: Teachers must set a good example to their pupils.) lade være til eksempel; foregå med et godt eksempel* * *(to act in such a way that other people will copy one's behaviour: Teachers must set a good example to their pupils.) lade være til eksempel; foregå med et godt eksempel -
20 set aside
(to keep for a special use or purpose: He set aside some cash for use at the weekend.) sætte til side* * *(to keep for a special use or purpose: He set aside some cash for use at the weekend.) sætte til side
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Set — (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root of E.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set — (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root of E.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set — (s[e^]t), v. i. 1. To pass below the horizon; to go down; to decline; to sink out of sight; to come to an end. [1913 Webster] Ere the weary sun set in the west. Shak. [1913 Webster] Thus this century sets with little mirth, and the next is likely … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set — has 464 separate definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary, the most of any English word; its full definition comprises 10,000 words making it the longest definition in the OED. Set may refer to:In mathematics and science:*Set (mathematics), a … Wikipedia
Set — Set, n. 1. The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination. Locking at the set of day. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] The weary sun hath made a golden set. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is set,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set — (s[e^]t), a. 1. Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a set line; a set countenance. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm; unchanging; obstinate; as, set opinions or prejudices. [1913 Webster] 3. Regular; uniform; formal; as, a set discourse; a set battle.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
set in — {v.} To begin; start; develop. * /Before the boat could reach shore, a storm had set in./ * /He did not keep the cut clean and infection set in./ * /The wind set in from the east./ … Dictionary of American idioms
set in — {v.} To begin; start; develop. * /Before the boat could reach shore, a storm had set in./ * /He did not keep the cut clean and infection set in./ * /The wind set in from the east./ … Dictionary of American idioms
set to — {v.} 1. To make a serious beginning. * /Charlie took a helping of turkey, grabbed his knife and fork, and set to./ 2. To start to fight. * /One man called the other a liar and they set to./ … Dictionary of American idioms
set to — {v.} 1. To make a serious beginning. * /Charlie took a helping of turkey, grabbed his knife and fork, and set to./ 2. To start to fight. * /One man called the other a liar and they set to./ … Dictionary of American idioms
Set — Set, prop. n. (Egyptian Mythology) An evil beast headed god with high square ears and a long snout; his was the brother and murderer of Osiris. Called also {Seth} [WordNet 1.6] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
