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Lage

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set·ting [ˈsetɪŋ, Am ˈset̬ɪŋ] N usu sing

1. setting:

setting (location)
Lage f <-, -n>
Umgebung f <-, -en>
setting (for a wedding)
Rahmen m <-s, ->

2. setting (in film, novel, play):

setting
Schauplatz m <-es, -plätze>

3. setting (adjustment on appliance):

setting
Einstellung f <-, -en>
to adjust the setting

4. setting COMPUT pl:

5. setting (place at table):

setting
Gedeck nt <-(e)s, -e>

6. setting (frame for jewel):

setting
Fassung f <-, -en>

7. setting MUS:

setting
Vertonung f <-, -en>

8. setting (fixing/arranging):

setting
Einstellung f <-, -en>

9. setting TYPO (composing text):

setting
OpenDict entry

setting N

setting[s]

ˈjet-set·ting ADJ inf

jet-setting person
Jetsetter(in) m (f) <-s, ->
jet-setting lifestyle

de·ˈfault set·ting N COMPUT

default setting

ˈplace set·ting N

place setting
Gedeck nt <-(e)s, -e>
standard place setting

ˈset·ting lo·tion N

setting lotion

ˈta·ble set·ting N

table setting

I. set [set] ADJ

1. set pred (ready):

bereit <bereiter, am bereitesten>
to be [all] set [for sth]
[für etw acc] bereit sein
to get set to do sth

2. set (fixed):

set pattern, time
Tagesgericht nt <-(e)s, -e>
Tageskarte f <-, -n>
Festpreis m <-es, -e>
Fixpreis m <-es, -e>

3. set (expression of face):

4. set (unlikely to change):

5. set (likely):

6. set attr, inv (assigned):

set number, pattern
set subject also
Pflichtlektüre <-> kein pl

7. set (determined):

to be [dead] set on sth

II. set [set] N

1. set:

set (collection, group) of glasses, stamps etc.
Satz m <-es, Sät·ze>
Paar nt <-s, -e>
set of clothes etc.
Set nt <-s, -s>
set of clothes etc.
Garnitur f <-, -en>
Box-Set nt
Schachspiel nt <-(e)s, -e>
Vortragsreihe f <-, -n>
Regelwerk nt <-(e)s, -e>
Gebiss nt <-es, -e>
Zwillingspaar nt <-(e)s, -e>

2. set + sing/pl vb (group of people):

Clique f <-, -n> inf
die Schickeria meist pej

3. set Brit SCHOOL (class):

Kurs f <-es, -e>

4. set:

set THEAT
Bühnenbild nt <-(e)s, -er>
set THEAT
set CINE
Drehort m <-(e)s, -e>

5. set:

Gerät nt <-(e)s, -e>
Fernsehgerät nt <-(e)s, -e>
Fernseher m <-s, ->
Farbfernseher m <-s, ->

6. set SPORTS:

Satz m <-es, Sät·ze>

7. set MATH:

Menge f <-, -n>
Mengenlehre f <-> kein pl

8. set MUS:

9. set COMPUT:

Datensatz m <-es, -sätze>
Datei f <-, -en>

10. set TYPO (width of character):

Set nt o m <-s, -s> spec

11. set BOT:

Setzling m <-s, -e>
Knolle f <-, -n>

12. set (coat of plaster):

Feinputz m <-es> kein pl

13. set (sett):

Bau m <-(e)s, -e>

14. set no pl:

set of eyes, jaw
Stellung f <-> kein pl
set of shoulders
Haltung f <-> kein pl

15. set no pl (hair arrangement):

16. set no pl → mindset

17. set no pl of the current, tide:

Richtung f <-, -en>
Lauf m <-(e)s, Lä̱u̱·fe>

18. set no pl Aus, NZ inf (grudge):

[die] Wut auf jdn kriegen inf

19. set no pl HUNT:

Vorstehen nt spec

20. set no pl TECH:

set of the teeth of a saw

21. set no pl TECH (in metal, wood, etc.):

Phrases:

to make a set at sb Brit
sich acc an jdn ranmachen inf

III. set <set, set> [set] VB trans

1. set (place):

to set sb on his/her way fig

2. set usu passive (take place in, be located):

3. set (cause to be, start):

to set sb doing sth
jdn veranlassen [o. dazu bringen] , etw zu tun
to set sb loose [or free]

4. set (release) CHEM:

to set sth free

5. set (adjust, prepare):

to set sth
to set sth (prepare)
to set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.

6. set (fix):

to set sth
to set a price [on sth]
... she said, setting her jaw firmly

7. set (establish):

8. set ANAT:

to set sth

9. set (arrange):

to set sb's hair

10. set (adorn):

to set sth with sth
etw mit etw dat besetzen

11. set (insert):

to set sth in[to] sth
etw in etw acc einlassen [o. fassen]

12. set MUS:

13. set esp Brit, Aus (assign):

to set sb in charge of sth
jdn mit etw dat betrauen
to set a task for sb [or sb a task]

14. set COMPUT:

etw setzen

15. set TYPO (compose):

16. set (keep watch on):

17. set:

18. set (sail):

auf etw acc Kurs nehmen
to set sail also fig

19. set (see):

to set eyes on sb/sth
jdn/etw sehen

20. set (enter):

to set foot in [or on] sth

21. set (calm):

22. set:

sich acc auf etw acc konzentrieren

Phrases:

IV. set <set, set> [set] VB intr

1. set (grow together):

set bones, limbs

2. set (become firm):

set concrete, jelly

3. set (sink):

set moon, sun
untergehen <geht unter, ging unter, untergegangen>

4. set (have a specified direction) river, stream:

5. set HUNT:

set dog

6. set (become fixed):

set eyes
set features

7. set BOT:

ˈmind·set N

Denkart f <-, -en>
Mentalität f <-, -en>
OpenDict entry

set N

OpenDict entry

set N

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

priority setting N MKTG

price-setting N MKT COMPET

price-setting

price setting N MKTG

price setting
price setting
price setting
price setting

limit setting N INV-FIN

limit setting

price setting N STATE

price setting

liability setting N INV-FIN

liability setting

rate setting policy N STATE

rate setting policy

setting up conversion N CORP STRUCT

setting of limits N INV-FIN

setting of limits

setting up investment N INV-FIN

setting up investment

Klett Geography Glossary

data set N

set-aside system N

Verbot einer landwirtschaftlichen Nutzung (zur Schonung der Bestände des Bodens)

Klett Biology Glossary

set square N

set up N

set of data N

set up of an experiment

PONS Specialized Dictionary "Verkehrswesen"

English
English
German
German

set

diesel set, diesel-set ENVIRON, public transport, freight transport

electric set ENVIRON, public transport, freight transport

set of programs

trip data set QUESTIONNAIRES

marking set in road surface INFRASTR

German
German
English
English
Eisenbahnzug öffentlicher Verkehr, FREIGHT
Present
Iset
youset
he/she/itsets
weset
youset
theyset
Past
Iset
youset
he/she/itset
weset
youset
theyset
Present Perfect
Ihaveset
youhaveset
he/she/ithasset
wehaveset
youhaveset
theyhaveset
Past Perfect
Ihadset
youhadset
he/she/ithadset
wehadset
youhadset
theyhadset

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More commonly the set square bears the markings of a ruler and a half circle protractor.
en.wikipedia.org
Now using a set square and a pencil mark 90mm along the entire length of the two body pieces.
www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au
This instrument was basically a carpenter's set square with a graduated arc and plumb-bob placed in the muzzle to measure an elevation.
en.wikipedia.org
These set squares come in two usual forms, both right triangles: one with 90-45-45 degree angles, the other with 30-60-90 degree angles.
en.wikipedia.org
Five years old and already set square against major forces.
www.smh.com.au

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

[...]
The One-room apartment on the ground floor can be easily combined with the first-floor apartment Casa Torretta is located about 150 meters from the main road leading around to the island of Elba ( you can not go by car to the house ) and is accessible via a footpath which guarantees the peaceful setting of the house.
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www.exklusiverholung.de
[...]
Casa Torretta liegt zirka 150 Meter von der Hauptstraße die um die Insel Elba führt entfernt ( man gelangt nicht mit dem Auto an das Haus ) und ist über einen Fußweg erreichbar welcher die ruhige Lage des Hauses garantiert.
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The setting and features of these restaurants have made them sought-after gourmet destinations.
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Ihre Lage und ihre Besonderheit machen sie zu gefragten Gourmettempeln.
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Innsbruck, with its setting, surrounded by an impressive mountain backdrop, is an attraction for many guests.
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www.hotel-kristall.at
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Innsbruck ist mit seiner Lage umgeben von einer eindrucksvollen Bergkulisse ein Anziehungspunkt für viele Gäste.
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KitzKongress is situated in the midst of a breath-taking landscape in a central setting, right next to the legendary Hahnenkamm cable railway.
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www.kitzkongress.at
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KitzKongress befindet sich inmitten einer atemberaubenden Landschaft in zentraler Lage direkt an der legendären Hahnenkammbahn.
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These modern and stylish apartments have a great setting on Puerta del Sol Square, in the heart of Madrid’s old town.
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Im Herzen der Altstadt von Madrid erwarten Sie diese modernen und stilvollen Apartments in hervorragender Lage, direkt am Platz Puerta del Sol.
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