Pronunciation: /sɛt bæk/
noun a reversal or check in progress
A1 The unexpected rain was a set back to our outdoor picnic plans.
A2 Missing the bus was a set back, but we managed to catch the next one.
B1 The technical issues caused a set back in the project timeline.
B2 The financial set back forced the company to reevaluate its budget.
C1 The political unrest in the region was a significant set back to the peace negotiations.
C2 The legal set back resulted in the case being delayed for several months.
verb to hinder or impede progress
A1 I set back my alarm clock so I wouldn't oversleep.
A2 The bad weather set back our plans for a picnic.
B1 The construction delays have set back the completion date of the new building.
B2 The injury set back his training schedule for the upcoming marathon.
C1 The economic downturn has set back the company's expansion plans.
C2 The political scandal set back the progress of the peace negotiations.
formal The unexpected delay in the project has caused a significant set back in our timeline.
informal The setback in the construction work is really frustrating.
slang The setback in our plans totally sucks.
figurative Facing a setback is like taking one step back before moving two steps forward.
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