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idiom
set the stage
alles vorbereiten, damit etwas passieren kann
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
idiom
set the stage for
etwas möglich machen oder wahrscheinlich machen, dass es später passiert
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
idiom
set the standard
ein Beispiel für Exzellenz etablieren, dem andere nacheifern
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
idiom
set the tone
die Stimmung oder den Stil für etwas festlegen
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
phrasal-verb
set the tone for
die allgemeine Stimmung oder Haltung für eine Gruppe oder Aktivität schaffen
Meaning
to create the general mood or attitude for a group or activity
Example
A leader’s behavior **sets the tone for** the entire organization.
idiom
set the trend
etwas Neues starten, dem andere folgen
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
idiom
set the wheels in motion
etwas beginnen oder eine Handlung initiieren
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
phrasal-verb
set things straight with
ein Missverständnis klären oder lösen
Meaning
to clarify or resolve a misunderstanding
Example
He met her to **set things straight with** her after the confusion.
phrasal-verb
set time aside for
etwas in deinem Zeitplan freihalten
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
phrasal-verb
set to
mit Energie etwas anfangen
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
phrasal-verb
set toward
mit Fortschritt auf etwas hinarbeiten
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
phrasal-verb
set up
eine Organisation, ein System oder eine Struktur aufbauen oder erstellen
Meaning
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
Example
They **set up** a new political party to challenge the ruling government.
phrasal-verb
set up a business
ein eigenes Unternehmen gründen, um Geld zu verdienen
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
phrasal-verb
set up a coalition
eine Allianz zwischen Parteien oder Gruppen zu politischen Zwecken bilden
Meaning
to form an alliance between parties or groups for political purposes
Example
Opposition leaders worked together to **set up a coalition** government.
phrasal-verb
set up a committee
eine Gruppe einrichten, um ein Problem zu besprechen oder zu verwalten
Meaning
to establish a group to discuss or manage an issue
Example
Parliament **set up a committee** to investigate the allegations.
phrasal-verb
set up a meeting
ein Treffen oder einen Termin vereinbaren
Meaning
to arrange a meeting or appointment
Example
Can you **set up a meeting** with the marketing team tomorrow?
phrasal-verb
set up a subsidiary
ein kleineres Unternehmen gründen, das von einem größeren kontrolliert wird
Meaning
to establish a smaller company controlled by a larger one
Example
They decided to **set up a subsidiary** in Singapore to handle regional operations.
phrasal-verb
set up dialogue
formelle oder informelle Kommunikation zwischen Nationen etablieren
Meaning
to establish formal or informal communication between nations
Example
The leaders agreed to **set up dialogue** to discuss trade issues.
phrasal-verb
set up for
etwas für eine Veranstaltung vorbereiten oder organisieren
Meaning
to prepare or arrange something for an event
Example
They started to **set up for** the cultural fair early in the morning.
phrasal-verb
set up for shipping
Waren vorbereiten, damit sie zum Versand bereit sind
Meaning
to prepare goods so they are ready to be sent
Example
The warehouse **sets up for shipping** as soon as orders close.
phrasal-verb
set up trade ties with
Handelsbeziehungen mit einem anderen Land aufbauen
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
phrasal-verb
set upon
jemanden plötzlich angreifen
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
phrasal-verb
set your heart on
sehr entschlossen sein, etwas zu erreichen oder zu bekommen
Meaning
to be very determined to get or achieve something
Example
She has **set her heart on** becoming a famous singer.
phrasal-verb
set your mind on
sich entscheiden, etwas zu erreichen und sich darauf zu konzentrieren
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.