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Meaning of set the pace | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race.
To establish a common goal by example.
idiomatic

Examples

“In May 2003, South Africa set the pace by banning thin plastic bags and imposing a tax on thick ones.”

“OpenAI, which ignited the boom, continues to set the pace in many ways. Usage of ChatGPT more than doubled, to 10% of the world’s population.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

set the record straight set the scene set the stage set the table set the Thames on fire set the tone