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idiom
set the stage
preparar todo para que algo ocurra
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
hacer algo posible o probable que ocurra más tarde
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
idiom
set the standard
establecer un ejemplo de excelencia que los demás intentan alcanzar
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
establecer el estado de ánimo o el estilo para algo
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
crear el estado de ánimo o la actitud general para un grupo o actividad
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
iniciar algo nuevo que otros comienzan a seguir
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
comenzar algo o iniciar acción
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
aclarar o resolver un malentendido
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
reservar parte de tu horario para algo
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
phrasal-verb
set to
comenzar a hacer algo con energía
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
phrasal-verb
set toward
empezar a hacer progreso hacia algo
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
phrasal-verb
set up
establecer o crear una organización, sistema o estructura
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
empezar tu propia empresa para ganar dinero
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
formar una alianza entre partidos o grupos con fines políticos
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
establecer un grupo para discutir o gestionar un asunto
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
organizar una reunión o cita
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
establecer una empresa más pequeña controlada por una más grande
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
establecer comunicación formal o informal entre naciones
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
preparar o arreglar algo para un evento
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
preparar bienes para que estén listos para enviarse
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
establecer relaciones comerciales con otro país
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
phrasal-verb
set upon
atacar a alguien de repente
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
phrasal-verb
set your heart on
estar muy decidido a conseguir o lograr algo
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
decidir lograr algo y enfocarse en ello
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.