Breakdown
- a mechanical failure {a vehicle or a machine} (= malfunction)
(e.g. I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working) in the middle of the road. Their car trip was a disaster – they had frequent breakdowns and never reached their destination........Breakdowns could totally disrupt production.)
* mechanical breakdown, system breakdown
(e.g. The city is losing millions of dollars because of all of the mechanical breakdowns and system failures. A computer systems breakdown was like the straw that broke the camel's back. There would be system breakdown, the business would lose direction.)
- a failure in a system or a relationship
There was evidently a breakdown
in communication. The breakdown
in negotiations will be seen as a step backward. You formed a grudge as a result of the breakdown
in the
relationship. There is obviously a breakdown
in her relationship with her mother. He argues that the breakdown
in the
legal system has spawned a black market.....An immediate effect of the war was a breakdown
of law and
order. Both sides blamed each other for the breakdown
of talks.)
* a
communications breakdown, a
family breakdown, marital breakdown
- A sudden collapse in someone's mental health.
* a nervous breakdown, mental breakdown, emotional breakdown
(It's about a middle-aged New York cop who is having a nervous breakdown. I assume they wanted to see me have a mental breakdown. And she had a basic breakdown of her nervous system. For he presents evidence showing that emotional breakdown after a tragedy is the exception, not the rule. Heather had a breakdown following the death of her sister.)
- a division of something into smaller parts (= analysis, classification, categorization)
(e.g. We asked for a breakdown of the accident figures into day time and night time. We need a breakdown of the statistics into age groups. He prepared a breakdown of the report. I asked for a full breakdown of the costs involved in setting up a new website. A detailed breakdown of population trends.......A detailed cost breakdown. The details of the total populations with age and gender breakdowns. We'll offer analysis and statistical breakdowns. demographic breakdowns)
* The chemical or physical decomposition of something.
(e.g. The breakdown of ammonia to nitrites. Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler constituents, usually with the release of energy. The breakdown of polymeric sugars begins in the mouth.)
Engage
- Attract: Zainteresovati, privuci paznju: engage someone (
attention/interest)
- Involve: engage
in - ukljuciti se u (become involved in or participate) {in conversation, discussion, activity, business, crime, research,...}........engage someone in + gerund (e.g. 10 Ways to Engage Children and Families in Reading With the Power of Technology)
- Cooperate: engage
with - saradjivati sa
- Hire: zaposliti
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/engage
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/engage
Fit
- (good/perfect/right/correct) fit
for
(e.g. The house was not fit for human habitation. It is also a way to gain knowledge of what is a good fit or match for your personality type.)
- (good/perfect/right/correct) fit
(e.g. The dress was a perfect fit. A financial product must be a good fit for the client's particular needs and aspirations. I didn't exchange it for the correct fit because...)
- fit = healthy
(e.g. I jog to
keep fit. My family keep fit by walking and cycling. You need to be
very fit to hike the Inca Trail. Being always on the move, they are a very fit and strong people.)
- fit sth/smb - to be the right size or shape for someone or something
(e.g. The jacket fits you perfectly. Those jeans still fit me. Those trousers fit you nicely.)
* fit
in/into - da se uklapa negde u neko mesto {Oxf. dict: Be of the right size, shape, or number to occupy a particular place.}
(e.g. The refrigerator won’t fit in our kitchen. My car is too big to fit in this space. Fiona says we can all fit in her car. ..........Amazingly, the hermit crab's body is asymmetrically twisted so that it fits
snugly into the shape of the shell. Originally a pasty, it developed its characteristic shape to fit better into huntsmen's saddlebags. Unlike other computers, PDAs are lightweight - designed to fit
comfortably in a jacket pocket. Their new car
barely fitted into the garage.)
- fit sth/smb -to be suitable for someone or something
(e.g. The job fits him well. Check out whether the attorney fits your budget and your style. I'm sure we'll have something to fit your requirements. What alternatives fit the needs of the corporation and provide the best solution?)
- fitt
ed with (= equipped with) {Oxf dic: Provide (something) with a particular component or article.}
(e.g. Most tools can be fitted with a new handle. The traffic car was fitted with child locks in the rear to prevent people escaping.)
* fit sth
on/onto/to sth
(e.g. You can claim money for having solar cells fitted on your home.)
- fit
with - the way in which two or more things suit each other or work together
e.g. We select individuals who are most likely to fit with the firm's culture. This role is a great fit with my experience in Asia.
- fit together - uklapati se {Camb dic: if two or more things fit, or if one thing fits with another, they suit each other well}
(e.g. Their bodies fitted together perfectly. Many physicists tried to fit together the various pieces of the puzzle. The organization and the people must fit together.)
- a fit
between sth and sth {Oxf dic: The particular way in which things match}
(e.g. There must be a fit between the environment and the organization. Marketing is a dynamic process of ensuring a
close fit between the capabilities of an organization and the demands placed upon it by its external environment. There's a very good fit between the ideals of our two organizations.)
Get
1) to obtain, acquire, receive, buy, or earn something (dobiti - kao i u srpskom jeziku) {bilo za materijalne ili nematerijale stvari}
- neki primeri za
nematerijalne stvari: answer, approval, chance, compliments, details, feel, feeling, help, idea, impression, information, job, lesson, look, the news, nothing, opportunity, pain, permission, pleasure, problems, punishment, raiting, reply, reputation, result, sense, shock, sleep, support, surprise, time, truth, view
* ako se misli na pare onda ide
for: e.g. I managed to get all three suitcases for under $200. How much did he get for his car?
* ako se dobije nesto od nekoga onda ide
from: e.g. She got a ring from her grandmother. I got a phone call from Phil last night. I got a letter from him the other day.
1.1) dobiti bolest (isto moze da se koristi i acquire)
get the flu, cold, disease, heart disease, cancer, pain, etc.
2) Postati (= become)
- angry, better, bored, broken, clean, clear, cold, confused, cut, dark, difficult, dirty, dry, excited, humod, interesting, invited, involved, hot, late, married, ready, sick, stolen, used to, tired, tougher, upset, warmer, wet, worse, etc.
3) stici, doci negde (= reach, arrive)
-
to: e.g. get
to the restaurant, get to work, get to school
* get to work - baciti se na posao
- get home
- get back.............get
sth back (e.g. get my money back)
- get here/there: e.g. When will we get there?
3.1) to make progress or to improve (= dokle si stigao sa nekim poslom):
- get anywhere, get somewhere, nowhere
e.g. She's been trying hard, but she doesn't feel that she's getting anywhere. That aggressive attitude won’t get you anywhere with her. My perseverance was getting me somewhere. Radical factions say the talks are getting nowhere.
- get with (to progress to a particular point):
e.g. How far did you get with your homework? They need to get going with this building work if they are going to finish before the winter.
4) to
move to a different place or into a different position
- get into/in (uci): e.g. I hit my head as I was getting into the car. I tried to get in the cinema last night but it was full. Get into bed. Let’s get you into the house where it’s warm.
*
get into trouble - upasti u nevolje; get into a good/better position.; get into a situation.; get into difficulty; get into position; get into shape; got into debt; get into a hassle
- get out of (izlazi, gubi se) Get out of here now or I'll call the police. Get it out of the house. Get me out of here! Get that dog out of my kitchen. Brian will get them out of trouble.
- get out: e.g. A car stopped and two men got out.
- get off (sici): e.g. I got off the bed and opened the door. The hill was so steep we had to get off and push our bikes. It’s impossible to get him off the sofa.
- get up (podici): e.g. Getting up the ladder was easy. Half the audience got up and walked out. I don’t know how we’ll get this box up the stairs.
- get down (spustiti): e.g. He got down on his knees and asked me to marry him! e.g. Abby had climbed a tree and couldn’t get down. Firefighters got him down using a ladder.
- get onto/on: e.g. Security did not prevent an interloper from getting onto the stage at the opening ceremony. Watch your step when getting on the bus. They managed to get him on the bed.
- get far
- get near
- get close(er) to
- get to the top
- get from one place to another; How long does it take to get from London to Leeds?
- get behind
- get under
- get away (opdlazi): Get away from me. Get away to the country.
- get through: e.g. Got the car through traffic.
5) Razumeti (= understand)
e.g. I told that joke to Sophia, but she didn't get it. Sorry, I still don't get it. You'll have to explain. I don't think the old guy got it. I don’t get it – what’s happening? He got the joke.
6) Cause something to happen (= make)
- get + object + ed {isto moze sa
have}
e.g. We get our groceries delivered. Do you think you could get this parcel mailed for me? I’ll get your jacket cleaned. I’ll get the children dressed. I’m getting the computer repaired on Monday. What got me interested was looking at an old New York Times.
* get done/finished/completed: e.g. I'm trying to get this article finished by Thursday. It was best to get things done quickly.
-
get + noun phrase object (o) + ready
e.g. She had to get the kids
ready for school. We’re just getting the bill ready for you now. Let’s get you completely ready to go before we call a cab.
-
get + object + infinitive with to
e.g. I can't get my computer to work! They got me to talk to the police. If we could only get him to try harder. She couldn’t get them to understand what she was saying.We'll get him to go with us.
-
get + object + -ing form........get +
-ing form
to begin, to start: e.g. These arguments always get my adrenaline
going. Can you help me get this printer
working? Music can get you
moving as well as keeping you motivated when being active. She worked all afternoon on the car but never got it
running.....I have to get working on this. Ten Small Steps to Get Moving and Get Happy.
7) doneti - go somewhere and
bring back someone or something
e.g. I'll get you a drink. Get another chair. Get me a pillow. She went and got a photograph out of the desk. Would you get the milk from the refrigerator for me? Go and get me a large brandy.
8) Prepare a meal
get breakfast, lunch, dinner, the salad, get the dinner ready, etc.
e.g. It’s time to start getting dinner. She was getting breakfast as usual. Sit down and I’ll get you lunch.
9) uzeti, uhvatiti neko prevozno sredstvo - Travel by or catch (a taxi, bus, train, plane, boat, or other form of transport)
(e.g. You can get a bus from just outside the supermarket. It'll be more expensive if you get a taxi. Get the train to King's Cross and I'll meet you at the station.)
10) have got (= have)
e.g. I've got no money.
Left
- Ostati, preostati (= remain):
e.g. Additionally, the indirect costs incurred from unmarketable fruit that
is left unpicked or discarded can be substantial. Many weeks
are left until Christmas. Few things
are left unsaid.
Na kraju recenice(e.g. There
are two windows left.)
https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/20549/how-to-use-left-about-remaining
- Napustiti, otici: Proslo vreme od leave
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/leave
* napustiti posao ili neko radno mesto (= quit, give up)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/leave
1.2.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/leave: BBC, university, college, school
- Ostaviti nesto pri odlasku: message, comment, food, keys
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/leave
- Ostaviti u nekom stanju, mestu: e.g. Leave the window open. The dog left muddy tracks on the carpet.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/leave
Vidi pod 3.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/leave
Reach
Reach...reach to....reach for....reach down/out/over .............reach out to
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/reach
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/reach
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/reach_1#reach_1__15
1) Reach
- to arrive at a place:
(e.g. We won't reach Miami until five or six o'clock. They finally reached the coast after five weeks sailing. Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door. We hoped to reach the camp before dark. When she reached the top of the stairs her heart was pounding.)
- to get to a particular level, especially a high one:
(e.g. The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today. People in Britain legally reach adulthood at 18. This car can reach 60mph from a standing start in less than six seconds.)
- to manage to touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg etc:
(e.g. She had to stand on a chair to reach the switch. We keep the bottles up here so the children can’t reach them. I can't reach my zip - could you unfasten it, please?)
- if something such reaches people, they see it or hear it [reach out to]:
(e.g. The advertisement reached an audience of over 19 million. Our political message is still not reaching enough people. He's a strange child and his teachers find it difficult to reach him.)
- reach (an) agreement: e.g. An agreement was finally reached last night.
- reach a decision/conclusion/compromise: e.g. Ministers must reach a decision before next month. She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do. We'll inform you when a decision has been reached. The jury took four days to reach a verdict.
2) Reach
for/...down/out/over
- to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something:
(e.g. He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass. Leith reached for the nearest folder. He reached for his cellular phone. He reached his hand out for the money.........The child reached down/out/over and picked up the kitten. He reached over and turned off his bedside light. I reached across the table and took Alice’s hand.)
3) Reach to - proteze se do
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/reach+to
(e.g. Denim shorts that reach to his knees. She was wearing a dress that reached (to) her ankles. Our property reaches to the bank of the river. The grounds reach all the way to the banks of the river.)
4) Reach out to
- to try to communicate with a person or a group of people; to try to get the attention and interest of someone
(e.g. Anyone in need of assistance should reach out to the authorities as soon as possible. Both are very skillful indeed at reaching out to other people who resent cleverness and learning. The new mayor is reaching out to the local community to involve them in his plans for the city. He's reaching out to young voters.)
- to offer help or support to (someone):
(e.g. A community reaching out to refugees. She set up her charity to reach out to the thousands of homeless on the streets. We are reaching out to the most vulnerable members of the community.)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/reach-out-to-sb
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20(someone)
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/reach-out-to
Run
1) Trcati
- run
away/off - pobeci: e.g. The sheep ran away/off in fright.
- run
to - trknuti do: e.g. Would you run to the post office and get me some stamps?
- run
up to - dotcati do: e.g. A little girl ran up to (= came quickly beside) me, crying for her daddy.
- run
across - pretrcati preko: e.g. The dog ran across the road. A rabbit ran across the road.
- run
into - utrcati u (= naleteti na): e.g. As she ran into the house, she collided with a young man. They stripped naked and ran into the sea.
- run
out/outside - istrcati van: e.g. He rushed downstairs in his bare feet and ran outside on to the snowy street. She got to the bottom of the stairs and ran out the front door of the building.
- run
toward(s) - trcati prema: e.g. He saw a man run towards the car. Tessa runs toward her brother. I left the car door wide open and ran into the house without knocking.
- run
down - trcati niz: e.g. She ran down the street. I ran down the center staircase. She quickly opened her door and ran down the steps.
- run
up: e.g. I remember feeling numb as I watched it, with cold shivers running up and down my body.
- run
along - trcati us niz: e.g. The girl then ran along Keighley Road.
- run
around - trcati naokolo: e.g. You don't put on weight when you spend all day running around after small children.
- run
through - kroz: e.g. The rumor ran through the pack of photographers. Helen ran her
fingers through her hair.
- run
for - trcati za necim: e.g. I ran for the bus but it drove off.
2) (with reference to a liquid)
flow or
cause to flow
- no object: e.g. The river runs
to/into the sea. A trickle of blood ran
from his nose. The tears ran
down her cheeks. His back was running
with sweat. The window panes were running with condensation.
* Melt and start to flow: e.g. Don't cry, or your make-up will run (= become liquid and move down your face). My nose has started to run. It was so hot that the butter ran.
- with object: e.g. She ran cold water into a basin. Almost immediately upon getting home, he began running the hot water into the tub. I turned the tap on and ran some cold water on the burn.
3) Extend or cause to extend in a particular direction =
extend, strech
- no object: e.g. Cobbled streets run
down to a tiny harbor. Much of the route runs
along the towpath adjacent to the Caledonian Canal. The road from Alcachete to the stadium runs
across the huge Vasco Da Gama bridge. I am looking down on an expressway that runs
in front of the building where I live. There was a balcony with rusted railings running
around the walls. A very faint path runs
downhill beside the fence. St James's Street runs
uphill from Pall Mall and the Palace to Piccadilly. Run
along the rear of the estate. Run
parallel to Castle Street. The other location was York Street, a grimy thoroughfare running
between Argyle Street and the river. The road runs
over a stretch of moorland and drops into a narrow valley. The path runs
beside the river. The last time I had been there, Church Street, which runs
north and south, had been a broad and busy avenue.
- with object (wire, cable, rope, tube): e.g. He ran a wire under the carpet. I ran ropes down from the top of the pitch to provide attachment points. You could run the cable behind the desk. Our host ran a long extension cord out from the house.
4) (of a bus, train, ferry, or other form of transport) make a regular journey on a particular route.
e.g. Buses run into town every half hour. The Arrow train runs from the nearby station into Dublin city centre every half hour during peak periods. Four trains will run daily between London and Scotland. A bus runs three times a day into town.
5) Operate - to (cause something to) operate; function or cause to function.
- aparati/masine/...program/software: e.g. Keep clear of the machines while they're running. The mechanic asked me to run the engine (= switch it on and allow it to work) for a minute. I ran the dishwasher even though it wasn’t full. Equipped with 21 batteries, the boat can run for six to eight hours without recharging. He pushed the play button again and ran the tape. Everybody running their appliances all at the same time. ........We've run the computer program, but nothing happens. Soon, his research group will have about three dozen machines running the software. A spreadsheet package that runs under Windows or Unix.
* run on petrol/electricity etc: e.g. The truck runs on fuel. Does your car run on petrol or diesel?
- ostalo: The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running. We're running (= doing) an experiment. Indeed, if anything the system runs better than it did. If your investment plan is running smoothly, you probably don't have to fiddle with it. The course ran for two days.
6) to be in control of something; Be in charge of; manage
e.g. Andrea runs her own catering business. He's been running a his own company since he left school. Here the office is run by 80-year-old Joan Holder. Henderson's father now runs a hotel in Broxburn. Currently Mr Gutman is running the firm by himself. The cost of running the club is becoming more demanding every day. Run the shop. Run his own restaurant in Devizes. Up until a few years ago it cost a lot to run a website. Run a campaign.
7) Become:
- deep: e.g. Differences between the two sides run deep (= are serious).
- high: e.g. Feelings were running high at the residents' meeting.
- dry: e.g. The river/reservoir/well ran dry (= its supply of water finished.
- low: e.g. Supplies are running low (= there's not much left). We're running low on milk.
- short: e.g. We're beginning to run short of money/Money is beginning to run short.
- out (of): e.g. Our patience ran out. I've run out of milk/money/ideas/patience. Run out of time.
Set
1)
put,
place
(e.g. Delaney set the mug of tea
down. He set the books down
on the table. She set the tray down
beside me. He set a vase of flowers
on the table. Catherine set a chair
by the bed. Set a ladder
against the wall. Set the photo
next to the flowers.)
1.1) be set - Oxf. dict: Be
situated,
located or
fixed in a specified place or position
(e.g. The campsite is set
in the middle of a forest. The village was set
among olive groves on a hill. The building itself is
set back from the street. The mansion is set
in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside. The bookcase was set
into the wall.)
1.2) be set
in/among/at/etc. - Oxf dict: Represent (a story, play, film, or scene) as happening at a specified time or in a specified place.
(e.g. A private-eye novel set in Berlin. "West Side Story" is set in New York City in the late 1950s. The film is set at a time when an abrupt climate change has cataclysmic consequences for the entire planet. The film is set during the 1930s, at an unnamed school, a thinly disguised version of Eton. His last film, Dirty Pretty Things, was set among London's exploited illegal immigrants.)
2)
Condition: Camb.dict: to cause something or someone to be in the stated condition or situation
- zapaliti - set (a)light/ablaze/aflame/on fire/fire: e.g. Police believe dissidents deliberately set the car ablaze in the knowledge that someone would contact the emergency services. We watched as demonstrators doused a car with petrol and set it alight. A peace campaigner had set herself on fire in protest. The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains. When Carlos ordered him out of his house, he returned and set it aflame. Police think he set a fire in the bedroom. The protesters set fire to several vehicles.
* zapaliti u prenesenom znacenju: e.g. They set the stage afire with their foot movements. But it hasn't stopped them setting the new media world on fire.
- pokrenuti - set in/into motion: e.g. The new director has set a lot of changes in motion in our department. The Home Secretary set in motion a review of the law. I write the opening paragraph, which sets everything into motion. I'm very honored in my position to set music in motion. Churchill immediately set into motion a daring plan. Set the machine in motion.
- osloboditi - set free: e.g. After years in prison, the men who had wrongfully been found guilty of the bombing were finally set free. The new government has decided to set all political prisoners free. The hostages were set free.
- correct - set right: e.g. If I've made a mistake, then it's up to me to set it right (= correct it).
3) to establish for others to follow or decide something:
-
goal/target/objectiv: e.g. He's set himself the goal of making his first million by the time he's 30. She joined a running club and began setting herself targets. I have to plan my academic work very rigidly and set myself clear objectives.
-
standards/criteria: e.g. The school has been criticized for failing to set high standards for its students. My brother set the academic standards we all had to follow. Their teacher sets high criteria and expects everyone to meet them.
-
limits: e.g. The committee has set new limits on spending. We have set ourselves a limit for our spending. The unions had set a limit on the size of the temporary workforce. To set a
time limit.
-
record: e.g. Lewis has set a new world record. His time in the 25 m freestyle set a national record.
-
example: e.g. Parents should set a good example to their children. He sets us a great example by cycling to work every day. Since the Congress party is led by a woman, it's in a unique position to set an example. We must stop setting them a bad example by following policies that are unnecessary.
-
conditions: e.g. We're not in a position to set any conditions. Opposition parties have set conditions for peace negotiations to begin.
-
precedent (presedan): e.g. The court's decision has set a legal precedent. It would set a precedent the whole of football would have to follow.
-
rules: e.g. Set the rules for the game.
-
challenge: e.g. The secret to happiness is to keep setting yourself new challenges.
-
pace: e.g. To set a fast pace.
3.1)
price/budget/rate/value: e.g. If you're selling your home, setting the right asking price can make all the difference. If you want people to stop evading fares, stop using your monopoly to set prices so ridiculously high. He set a high price on his services. They set the price of the house too high. The price of the house has been set at €425,000. The pass mark is set at 50 per cent. He set his services at £300. He set $7500 as the right amount for the car. The German government has set a tight
budget for next year. The central bank is responsible for setting interest rates. ..........She sets a high
value on autonomy. The teacher sets a high value on neatness. We set a high value on human life.
3.2) set a
date/time/deadline - Oxf. dict: Decide on and announce
(e.g. They set a date for a full hearing at the end of February. To prevent an administrative nightmare, no single date has been set for the changeover. No date has yet been set for the court martial or a preliminary hearing. To set a wedding date. Set the meeting for Friday afternoon........The conference chairman has set a
deadline of noon tomorrow. Set
time for the launching.)
4) to get something ready so that it comes into
operation or
can be used
e.g. You have to be careful not to set the
volume too high. In the past all I had to do was just set the oven
temperature and the
length of time I wanted to cook. The AquaGate's fan can be controlled by setting one of three
speeds.
Device
- infinitive
to: e.g. The heating is set to come on at 5 p.m.
-
set up: e.g. Have you set up the DVD player?
-
at: Set the thermostat at 68 degrees.
Alarm, watch
-
for: e.g. He set the alarm for 7 a.m. I forgot to set my alarm and I overslept. I set the washing machine for a delicate wash.
-
by: e.g. I usually set my watch by the time on the computer. I always set my watch by the clock in the library. Set your watch immediately
to local time at your destination
4.1)
set the table (arrange): e.g. Will you set the table (= put plates, knives, forks, etc. on it ready for use), please? Set the table for dinner..........Set a place for a guest. Set the stage.
5) to give someone a piece of school work,
homework, test, or
task to do:
e.g. My science teacher always sets a lot of homework. What books have been set for this term? Schools will begin to set mock tests.
- to give someone a particular task to do:
e.g. Harry set them to work painting the walls. We set the kids the task of clearing the snow from the drive. It is a courageous choice in which he sets himself two tasks. I’ve set myself to find a new job by Christmas.
6) to cause someone or something to start doing something
e.g. His remarks set me thinking. The thunderstorm set the radio crackling. Goods being offered at ultra-low prices should always set alarm bells ringing. Set the kitchen timer going. The noise set the dog to barking. His mysterious phone calls were bound to set them wondering.
7) (of the sun, moon, or another celestial body) appear to move towards and below the earth's horizon as the earth rotates.
e.g. The sun was setting and a warm red glow filled the sky. The group moved in silence till the sun began setting behind the mountains. It looked so beautiful with the sun setting at the top of it. The sun was setting and Roy sat down beside her on the bench.
[sunset - zalazak sunca: e.g. The dance ends at sunset. There was a red sunset over Paris. Later that evening we watch a magnificent sunset up at the lighthouse.]
8) set up
- to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc.:
e.g. She plans to set up her own
business. We have set up a new
system for recording invoices. Many
organizations/institutions have been set up by Grenadian Americans. Building
societies were set up as mutual institutions. ....... A privileged kid whose father set him up in business.
- to prepare something for use, especially by putting the different parts of it together:
e.g. I need one or two people to help me set up the equipment. Will you be able to set up my PC? The kids are setting up the volleyball net.
- to arrange for an event or activity to happen:
e.g. We need to set up a meeting to discuss the proposals. However, an arranged marriage was set up with a cousin. We set up camp for the night near the river.
9) NOUN:
set of things is a number of things that belong together or that are thought of as a group
e.g. There must be one set of laws for the whole of the country. I might need a spare set of clothes. Only she and Mr. Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop. The mattress and base are normally bought as a set.
10) ADVERB: Ready; prepared:
e.g. We are set to leave early tomorrow morning. Once I iron my shirt, I'll be
all set for the date tonight. I'm all set to leave the country. We're finally all set to go on the merger deal tomorrow.
