ALL meanings of set forward
set for·ward
S s - noun set forward Psychology. a temporary state of an organism characterized by a readiness to respond to certain stimuli in a specific way. 1
- noun set forward Mining. a timber frame bracing or supporting the walls or roof of a shaft or stope. 1
- noun set forward Carpentry. nail set. 1
- noun set forward Mathematics. a collection of objects or elements classed together. 1
- noun set forward Printing. the width of a body of type. 1
- noun set forward sett (def 3). 1
- adjective set forward fixed or prescribed beforehand: a set time; set rules. 1
- adjective set forward specified; fixed: The hall holds a set number of people. 1
- adjective set forward deliberately composed; customary: set phrases. 1
- adjective set forward fixed; rigid: a set smile. 1
- adjective set forward resolved or determined; habitually or stubbornly fixed: to be set in one's opinions. 1
- adjective set forward completely prepared; ready: Is everyone set? 1
- idioms set forward all set, Informal. in readiness; prepared: They were at the starting line and all set to begin. 1
- idioms set forward set forward, to turn the hands of (a watch or clock) to show a later time: When your plane lands in New York, set your watch forward two hours. 1
- idioms set forward set one's face against. face (def 56). 1
- idioms set forward set store by. store (def 16). 1
- verb with object set forward to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 1
- verb with object set forward to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 1
- verb with object set forward to place in some relation to something or someone: We set a supervisor over the new workers. 1
- verb with object set forward to put into some condition: to set a house on fire. 1
- verb with object set forward to put or apply: to set fire to a house. 1
- verb with object set forward to put in the proper position: to set a chair back on its feet. 1
- verb with object set forward to put in the proper or desired order or condition for use: to set a trap. 1
- verb with object set forward to distribute or arrange china, silver, etc., for use on (a table): to set the table for dinner. 1
- verb with object set forward 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 forward 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 forward 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 forward to post, station, or appoint for the purpose of performing some duty: to set spies on a person. 1
- verb with object set forward to determine or fix definitely: to set a time limit. 1
- verb with object set forward to resolve or decide upon: to set a wedding date. 1
- verb with object set forward 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 forward to direct or settle resolutely or wishfully: to set one's mind to a task. 1
- verb with object set forward to present as a model; place before others as a standard: to set a good example. 1
- verb with object set forward to establish for others to follow: to set a fast pace. 1
- verb with object set forward to prescribe or assign, as a task. 1
- verb with object set forward to adjust (a mechanism) so as to control its performance. 1
- verb with object set forward 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 forward 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 forward to fix or mount (a gem or the like) in a frame or setting. 1
- verb with object set forward to ornament or stud with gems or the like: a bracelet set with pearls. 1
- verb with object set forward to cause to sit; seat: to set a child in a highchair. 1
- verb with object set forward to put (a hen) on eggs to hatch them. 1
- verb with object set forward to place (eggs) under a hen or in an incubator for hatching. 1
- verb with object set forward to place or plant firmly: to set a flagpole in concrete. 1
- verb with object set forward to put into a fixed, rigid, or settled state, as the face, muscles, etc. 1
- verb with object set forward to fix at a given point or calibration: to set the dial on an oven; to set a micrometer. 1
- verb with object set forward to tighten (often followed by up): to set nuts well up. 1
- verb with object set forward to cause to take a particular direction: to set one's course to the south. 1
- verb with object set forward Surgery. to put (a broken or dislocated bone) back in position. 1
- verb with object set forward (of a hunting dog) to indicate the position of (game) by standing stiffly and pointing with the muzzle. 1