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idiom
set the stage
préparer tout pour que quelque chose se produise
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
rendre quelque chose possible ou probable d'arriver plus tard
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
idiom
set the standard
établir un exemple d'excellence que les autres cherchent à atteindre
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
établir l'ambiance ou le style pour quelque chose
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
créer l'humeur ou l'attitude générale pour un groupe ou une activité
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
commencer quelque chose de nouveau que les autres commencent à suivre
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
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set the wheels in motion
commencer quelque chose ou initier une action
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
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set things straight with
clarifier ou résoudre un malentendu
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
réserver une partie de votre emploi du temps pour quelque chose
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
phrasal-verb
set to
commencer quelque chose avec énergie
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
phrasal-verb
set toward
commencer à faire des progrès vers quelque chose
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
phrasal-verb
set up
établir ou créer une organisation, un système ou une structure
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
lancer sa propre entreprise pour gagner de l'argent
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
former une alliance entre des partis ou des groupes à des fins politiques
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
établir un groupe pour discuter ou gérer une question
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
organiser une réunion ou un rendez-vous
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
établir une entreprise plus petite contrôlée par une plus 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.
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set up dialogue
établir une communication formelle ou informelle entre les nations
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
préparer ou organiser quelque chose pour un événement
Meaning
to prepare or arrange something for an event
Example
They started to **set up for** the cultural fair early in the morning.
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set up for shipping
préparer des biens pour qu'ils soient prêts à être envoyés
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
établir des relations commerciales avec un autre pays
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
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set upon
attaquer quelqu'un soudainement
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
phrasal-verb
set your heart on
être très déterminé à obtenir ou à réaliser quelque chose
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
décider d'atteindre quelque chose et s'y concentrer
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.