ALL meanings of set by
set by
S s - verb with object set by to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 1
- transitivephrasal verb set by save, put aside for later 1
- verb with object set by to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 1
- verb with object set by to place in some relation to something or someone: We set a supervisor over the new workers. 1
- verb with object set by to put into some condition: to set a house on fire. 1
- verb with object set by to put or apply: to set fire to a house. 1
- verb with object set by to put in the proper position: to set a chair back on its feet. 1
- verb with object set by to put in the proper or desired order or condition for use: to set a trap. 1
- verb with object set by to distribute or arrange china, silver, etc., for use on (a table): to set the table for dinner. 1
- verb with object set by to place (the hair, especially when wet) on rollers, in clips, or the like, so that the hair will assume a particular style. 1
- verb with object set by to put (a price or value) upon something: He set $7500 as the right amount for the car. The teacher sets a high value on neatness. 1
- verb with object set by to fix the value of at a certain amount or rate; value: He set the car at $500. She sets neatness at a high value. 1
- verb with object set by to post, station, or appoint for the purpose of performing some duty: to set spies on a person. 1
- verb with object set by to determine or fix definitely: to set a time limit. 1
- verb with object set by to resolve or decide upon: to set a wedding date. 1
- verb with object set by to cause to pass into a given state or condition: to set one's mind at rest; to set a prisoner free. 1
- verb with object set by to direct or settle resolutely or wishfully: to set one's mind to a task. 1
- verb with object set by to present as a model; place before others as a standard: to set a good example. 1
- verb with object set by to establish for others to follow: to set a fast pace. 1
- verb with object set by to prescribe or assign, as a task. 1
- verb with object set by to adjust (a mechanism) so as to control its performance. 1
- verb with object set by to adjust the hands of (a clock or watch) according to a certain standard: I always set my watch by the clock in the library. 1
- verb with object set by to adjust (a timer, alarm of a clock, etc.) so as to sound when desired: He set the alarm for seven o'clock. 1
- verb with object set by to fix or mount (a gem or the like) in a frame or setting. 1
- verb with object set by to ornament or stud with gems or the like: a bracelet set with pearls. 1
- verb with object set by to cause to sit; seat: to set a child in a highchair. 1
- verb with object set by to put (a hen) on eggs to hatch them. 1
- verb with object set by to place (eggs) under a hen or in an incubator for hatching. 1
- verb with object set by to place or plant firmly: to set a flagpole in concrete. 1
- verb with object set by to put into a fixed, rigid, or settled state, as the face, muscles, etc. 1
- verb with object set by to fix at a given point or calibration: to set the dial on an oven; to set a micrometer. 1
- verb with object set by to tighten (often followed by up): to set nuts well up. 1
- verb with object set by to cause to take a particular direction: to set one's course to the south. 1
- verb with object set by Surgery. to put (a broken or dislocated bone) back in position. 1
- verb with object set by (of a hunting dog) to indicate the position of (game) by standing stiffly and pointing with the muzzle. 1
- verb with object set by Music. to fit, as words to music. to arrange for musical performance. to arrange (music) for certain voices or instruments. 1
- verb with object set by Theater. to arrange the scenery, properties, lights, etc., on (a stage) for an act or scene. to prepare (a scene) for dramatic performance. 1
- verb with object set by Nautical. to spread and secure (a sail) so as to catch the wind. 1
- verb with object set by Printing. to arrange (type) in the order required for printing. to put together types corresponding to (copy); compose in type: to set an article. 1
- verb with object set by Baking. to put aside (a substance to which yeast has been added) in order that it may rise. 1
- verb with object set by to change into curd: to set milk with rennet. 1
- verb with object set by to cause (glue, mortar, or the like) to become fixed or hard. 1
- verb with object set by to urge, goad, or encourage to attack: to set the hounds on a trespasser. 1
- verb with object set by Bridge. to cause (the opposing partnership or their contract) to fall short: We set them two tricks at four spades. Only perfect defense could set four spades. 1
- verb with object set by to affix or apply, as by stamping: The king set his seal to the decree. 1
- verb with object set by to fix or engage (a fishhook) firmly into the jaws of a fish by pulling hard on the line once the fish has taken the bait. 1
- verb with object set by to sharpen or put a keen edge on (a blade, knife, razor, etc.) by honing or grinding. 1
- verb with object set by to fix the length, width, and shape of (yarn, fabric, etc.). 1
- verb with object set by Carpentry. to sink (a nail head) with a nail set. 1
- verb with object set by to bend or form to the proper shape, as a saw tooth or a spring. 1