Phrasal Verb - Setting Back
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.Definition
Set back means to delay or postpone an event or progress. It can also mean to move something back or restore something to a previous state. This phrasal verb can be used both literally and figuratively.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was looking forward to my vacation, but a family emergency set back my plans. |
| 2 | The construction project was set back due to unexpected weather conditions. |
| 3 | John's poor performance at work set back his chances for a promotion. |
| 4 | The accident set back the train schedule by several hours. |
| 5 | I accidentally set back the clock on my alarm clock last night. |
| 6 | The company had to set back its expansion plans due to financial difficulties. |
| 7 | The unexpected news set back my mood for the rest of the day. |
| 8 | The chef set back the pasta to allow the sauce to absorb into it fully. |
| 9 | The storm set back the progress of the cleanup efforts. |
| 10 | The teacher set back the textbook to review the previous chapter's material |