Definitions for set back
set back

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. set-back, setoff, offsetverb

   structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

2. postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put offverb

   hold back to a later time

   "let's postpone the exam"

3. set backverb

   slow down the progress of; hinder

   "His late start set him back"

4. set back, knock back, put backverb

   cost a certain amount

   "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. set backverb

   To delay or obstruct.

2. set backverb

   To remove from or allow distance.

3. set backverb

   To cost money, as

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1. set back

   A setback is an unexpected or sudden obstacle, delay, hindrance or reversal that interrupts progress or development. It is an event that causes delay or stops forward movement in some process. In other areas, a setback can also refer to the distance a building or structure must be from the property line, street or sidewalk.

Matched Categories

1. • Cost
   • Delay
   • Impede

Anagrams for set back »

1. backest

How to pronounce set back?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of set back in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of set back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of set back in a Sentence

1. Tom Evans:

   The court of appeal have reached out to us and said Alfie Evans ' parents are going to set back three judges to hear the case.

2. Robert Einhorn:

   This probably was the best choice he could make - much better than having a meeting that would deepen the divisions, lead to angry recriminations and set back any prospect for getting back on track. encyclopedia.

3. Lawrence Gostin:

   It spurred public violence, there was... distrust of public health authorities, people didn't come in for treatment and it was thought that it actually set back the outbreak response considerably.

4. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images -RRB- Milstein:

   The discrimination and racism these Russian and Belarusian players are facing right now is remarkable, we're being set back 30 years. I have players calling me, parents calling me. They're concerned whether they'll be able to play, whether they'll be safe.

5. James Clapper:

   There's no question this is going to set back and make more difficult cooperation with the Turks.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=set back
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Set_Back
3. ^ ChatGPT
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