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Meaning of set the scene | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To prepare for something by providing a background, a description, etc.

Equivalents

العربية هَيَّأَ الْأَجْوَاءَ
Français planter le décor
Polski naszkicować szkicować

Examples

“For example, in teaching the banquet scene in Macbeth, I set the scene by setting up several banquet tables”
“This chapter has also set the scene by reviewing the operational structure of benchmarking, as well as outlining the research materials central to this study.”

CEFR level

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

set the stage set the table set the Thames on fire set the tone set the wheels in motion set the world ablaze

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