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| Engleză | Română |
| all set adj | (ready, prepared) | totul e gata, totul e pregătit |
| a fi gata |
| Are we all set? Then let's go! |
| all set for [sth] adj | (ready, prepared) | gata de, pregătit de adj. |
| Are you all set for opening night? |
| be set to vtr | (be ready to) | a fi gata de loc.vb. |
| We were all set to leave, but Ann made us wait while she looked for her cell phone. |
| box set n | (series of CDs, DVDs, etc.) (CD-uri, DVD-uri) | set de cutii s.n. |
| I just bought the box set of the StarTrek Voyager series on DVD for $200! |
| data set n | (computer: collection of records) | set de date s.n. |
| dead set adj | (resolute, determined) | hotărât adj. |
| He was dead set on becoming a naval pilot, and was bitterly disappointed when he was rejected for poor eyesight . |
| deep-set adj | (eyes) (figurat, ochi) | înfundat adj. |
| Edward looked at Gillian with his deep-set eyes. |
| dinette set n | US (table and chairs for a breakfast nook) | masă mică de bucătărie cu scaune s.f. |
| The dinette set in the kitchen was the gathering spot for family and friends. |
| film set n | (movie: stage, setting) | platou de filmare s.n. |
| Hank was really excited as it was his first time on a film set. |
| get set for vtr | (prepare for) | a se pregăti pentru vb.reflex. |
| This is the biggest, fastest roller-coaster in the world - so hold tight and get set for the ride of your life! |
jet set,
jetset n | informal (wealthy leisure travelers) | bogătani s.m.pl. |
| aristocrație s.f. |
| miliardari s.m.pl. |
| Marbella and Dubai are both popular resorts for the jet set. |
mindset,
mind-set n | (attitude, mentality) | mentalitate s.f. |
| You need a positive mindset to overcome these obstacles. |
| Îți trebuie o mentalitate pozitivă pentru a depăși aceste obstacole. |
| on set adv | (TV, cinema: during filming) | pe platou adv. |
| Even though they played best friends, the actors didn't really get along on set. |
"Ready,
set,
go!" (US),
"Ready,
steady,
go!" (UK),
"On your marks,
get set,
go!" interj | (start of race) | Pe locuri, fiți gata, start! interj. |
| Runners: Ready, set, go! |
| set a trap for [sb] v expr | (ensnare, trick) | a pune capcane pentru loc.vb. |
| We set a trap for him to see if we were right about him stealing from the till. |
| set [sth] afloat vtr + adv | (put onto water) (gerunziu) | plutind vb.intranz. |
| We set the rowing boat afloat. |
| set [sth] alight vtr + adj | (burn) | a da foc loc.vb. |
| a arde, a incendia vb.tranz. |
| The rioters set a police car alight. |
| set an example v expr | (be a model of behavior) | a fi un exemplu expr.vb. |
| a fi un model expr.vb. |
| As she is much older than her siblings, Sonia is expected to set an example. |
| set apart vtr | (distinguish, make different) | a face să iasă în evidență loc.vb. |
| set aside vtr | literal (put down temporarily) | a pune deoparte loc.vb. |
| I set aside my work to check on the baby. |
| set aside vtr | figurative (disregard temporarily) | a pune deoparte loc.vb. |
| a face abstracție expr. |
| Set your fears aside and jump into the water. |
| set back vtr | (hinder) | a pune piedici loc.vb. |
| a împiedica să vb.intranz. |
| It really set me back when I lost my job. |
| set back vtr | (schedule for a later time, postpone) | a amâna vb.tranz. |
| We can set the appointment back a few days if you can't make it tomorrow. |
| set back vtr | (cost a certain amount of money) | a costa pe cineva vb.tranz. |
| This repair work is likely to set me back more than £500. |
set [sth] back [sth],
set [sth] back by [sth] vtr + adv | (delay by a given time) | a amâna vb.tranz. |
| We can set the appointment back a few days if you can't make it tomorrow. |
| set back adj + adv | (positioned further back, recessed) | retras adj. |
| When you look at the garden you'll see that the birch tree's set back against the fence. |
| set before vtr | literal (place in front of) | a plasa în fața loc.vb. |
| At about 3 months, a baby begins to focus its eyes on objects set before him. |
| set by vtr | (save, put aside for later) | a pune deoparte loc.vb. |
| set conditions v expr | (establish terms) | a stabili condiții loc.vb. |
| They are likely to set conditions for the authorization of this loan. |
| set conditions n | (established terms) | condiții stabilite s.f.pl. |
| Rather than negotiate each sale individually, they have set conditions that they never vary from. |
| set designer n | (theatre, cinema: creator of scenery) | scenograf s.m. |
| The set designer's done some excellent work on this opera. |
| set down vtr | (place, put on a surface) | a pune jos vb.tranz. |
| She set down the book on a nearby table. |
| set down vtr | (put in writing) | a așterne pe hârtie loc.vb. |
| If you set your thoughts down on paper first, it helps you to think about things more clearly. |
| set fire to [sth] v expr | (set alight) | a da foc loc.vb. |
| a incendia vb.tranz. |
| He set fire to his own house to collect the insurance money. |
| set foot v expr | (enter) | a pune piciorul în loc.vb. |
| a călca vb.intranz. |
| Liam has never set foot in England. Peter is so rude. I'll never set foot in his house again! |
| set free v expr | (liberate from captivity) | a elibera vb.tranz. |
| a da drumul loc.vb. |
| Can you remember what year Nelson Mandela was set free? |
| set free v expr | (emancipate) | a emancipa vb.tranz. |
| set in vi | (become established) | a se stabili vb.reflex. |
| set in motion v expr | (prompt, cause to begin) | a pune în mișcare loc.vb. |
| They have set in motion the official procedures for emigrating to Canada. |
| set [sth] in order v expr | (arrange properly) | a pune în ordine loc.vb. |
| My grandmother set all her affairs in order shortly before she died. |
| set limits v expr | (establish restrictions) | a impune limite loc.vb. |
| It's important for parents to set limits so their children learn how to behave. |
| set of three n | (trio) | set de trei s.n. |
| Instead of buying just one wine glass, I decided to get a set of three. |
| set of two n | (pair) | set de doi / două s.n. |
| pereche s.f. |
| He bought a set of two candles in matching colors. |
| set on vtr | (attack) | a ataca vb.tranz. |
| a se năpusti asupra vb.reflex. |
| When we refused to hand over our wallets, they set on us with a pair of baseball bats. |
| set [sth] on fire v expr | (set light to) | a da foc loc.vb. |
| a pune foc loc.vb. |
| To cover up the murder, the killer set his victim's house on fire. |
| set [sth] on fire v expr | figurative, slang (excite) | a entuziasma vb.tranz. |
| (de plăcere, de bucurie) | a înnebuni vb.tranz. |
| That catchy new song has set the whole country on fire. |
| set out vi | (start a journey) | a porni într-o călătorie loc.vb. |
| They set out for London early the following day. |
| set out vtr | (intend) | a-și propune să vb.reflex. |
| He set out to mend the fences, but ran out of wire. |
| set piece n | (film, book: scene or extract) | scenă s.f. |
| extras s.n. |
| At the end of the film, there is a set piece involving a gun battle. |
| set piece n | ([sth] carried out according to plan) | operațiune planificată s.f. |
| The soccer players were trying out set pieces during their training session. |
| set point n | (tennis: point that will win a set) | punct de set s.n. |
| Her last backhand went into the net, so she only had one set point remaining. |
| set purpose n | (specific intention) | obiectiv precis s.n. |
| scop anume s.n. |
| Every lesson you plan to teach should have a set purpose. |
| We're meeting today with no set purpose; we'll see what comes up. |
| set sail v expr | (boat, ship: start a journey) | a ridica pânzele loc.vb. |
| The windjammer set sail for a tour around the Caribbean. |
| set sail v expr | (start a journey by ship or boat) | a ridica ancora expr.vb. |
| (pe mare) | a porni la drum expr.vb. |
| a ridica pânzele loc.vb. |
| set seed vtr + n | (plant: produce seeds) | sămânță s.f. |
| The flower will set seed in late summer. |
| Floarea va face semințe spre sfârșitul verii. |
| set square n | (technical drawing tool) | echer s.n. |
| colțar s.n. |
| vinchel s.n. |
| set straight vtr | figurative (correct, clarify [sth] for) | a clarifica vb.tranz. |
| I used to think that NY was the capital of America until my friend Paul set me straight (and told me it was Washington) |
| set term n | (fixed period) | termen stabilit s.n. |
| Board members are elected for a set term of two years. |
| Home mortgage loans are payable over a set term, usually fifteen or thirty years. |
| set terms npl | (established conditions) | condiții stabilite s.f.pl. |
| set terms vtr + n | (establish conditions) | a stabili condiții loc.vb. |
| We weren't in a position to set terms so had to go along with what they decided. |
set the date,
set a date v expr | (decide specific day) | a fixa data loc.vb. |
| a stabili data loc.vb. |
| The conference will be next year, but the organizers haven't yet set a date. |
| set the date v expr | informal (fix wedding day) | a fixa data nunții expr. |
| When are you and your girlfriend going to set the date? |
| set the limit v expr | (establish a restriction or boundary) | a impune o limită loc.vb. |
| For the Secret Santa presents this year let's set the limit at $20 each. |
| set the pace v expr | (running, etc.: determine speed) | a impune ritmul loc.vb. |
| The lead runner set the pace for the 5K race. |
| set the pace v expr | figurative (set a precedent, example) | a impune ritmul loc.vb. |
| a pune bazele loc.vb. |
| I'm hoping this session will set the pace for our future meetings. |
| set the scene v expr | (establish a certain setting) | a pregăti terenul loc.vb. |
| The opening shot of a graveyard in swirling fog set the scene for the horror film. |
| set the stage v expr | figurative (make everything ready) | a pregăti locul pentru vb.tranz. |
| Zack's conniving set the stage for Virginia's downfall. |
| set the table v | (lay place settings for a meal) | a pune masa loc.vb. |
| My mother asked me to set the table whilst she cooked our dinner. |
| set-to n | informal (brief, intense argument) | ceartă scurtă și intensă s.f. |
| (figurat) | ciocnire s.f. |
| Esme had a set-to with a traffic warden who told her she was parked illegally. |
| set to work v expr | (start doing [sth]) | a se apuca de treabă loc.vb. |
| He set to work as soon as he was given the new task. |
| set [sb] to work v expr | (cause to start doing [sth]) | a pune la treabă, a pune la muncă expr. |
| The manager set the new employee to work filing invoices. |
set [sth] up,
set up [sth] vtr + adv | (establish) | a fonda vb.tranz. |
| a pune bazele loc.vb. |
| They set the new store up on Maple Street. |
set [sth] up,
set up [sth] vtr + adv | (assemble) | a asambla vb.tranz. |
| a monta vb.tranz. |
| I bought my son a swing set and had to set it up in the yard yesterday. |
set [sb] up with [sb],
set up [sb] with [sb] v expr | (get [sb] together with [sb]) | a face lipeala loc.vb. |
| (figurat) | a combina vb.tranz. |
| Ed's sister tried to set him up with one of her friends, but they didn't hit it off. |
| set [sb] up with [sth] v expr | mainly US, informal (pay for drinks) | a face cinste loc.vb. |
| a trata vb.tranz. |
| That generous woman set us all up with drinks last night. |
| set up shop v expr | (open a business) | a se instala vb.reflex. |
| Linda's set up shop doing sewing repairs and dressmaking. |
| set upon vtr | (attack) | a ataca vb.tranz. |
| Jose set upon his dinner as though he hadn't eaten in a week. |
set your heart on [sth],
have your heart set on [sth] v expr | (desire greatly, long for) | a tânji după vb.intranz. |
| a jindui la vb.intranz. |
| She had set her heart on a trip to Japan. |
| The little boy had his heart set on getting a puppy for Christmas. |
| set your house in order v expr | figurative (arrange affairs properly) | a pune lucrurile în ordine loc.vb. |
| You'll need to set your house in order before you embark on something so ambitious. |
