ALL meanings of set the pace
set the pace
S s - noun set the pace a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.: to walk at a brisk pace of five miles an hour. 1
- noun set the pace a rate of activity, progress, growth, performance, etc.; tempo. 1
- noun set the pace any of various standard linear measures, representing the space naturally measured by the movement of the feet in walking: roughly 30 to 40 inches (75 cm to 1 meter). Compare geometrical pace, military pace, Roman pace. 1
- noun set the pace a single step: She took three paces in the direction of the door. 1
- noun set the pace the distance covered in a step: Stand six paces inside the gates. 1
- noun set the pace a manner of stepping; gait. 1
- noun set the pace a gait of a horse or other animal in which the feet on the same side are lifted and put down together. 1
- noun set the pace any of the gaits of a horse. 1
- noun set the pace a raised step or platform. 1
- verb with object set the pace to set the pace for, as in racing. 1
- verb with object set the pace to traverse or go over with steps: He paced the floor nervously. 1
- verb with object set the pace to measure by paces. 1
- verb with object set the pace to train to a certain pace; exercise in pacing: to pace a horse. 1
- verb with object set the pace (of a horse) to run (a distance) at a pace: Hanover II paced a mile. 1
- verb without object set the pace to take slow, regular steps. 1
- verb without object set the pace to walk up and down nervously, as to expend nervous energy. 1
- verb without object set the pace (of a horse) to go at a pace. 1
- idioms set the pace put through one's paces, to cause someone to demonstrate his or her ability or to show her or his skill: The French teacher put her pupils through their paces for the visitors. 1
- idioms set the pace set the pace, to act as an example for others to equal or rival; be the most progressive or successful: an agency that sets the pace in advertising. 1
- noun set the pace to determine the rate at which a group runs or walks or proceeds at some other activity 0
- noun set the pace to go at a speed that others try to equal, as in a race 0
- noun set the pace to do or be something for others to emulate 0