setting back

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Present participle of set back
set back
To cost money, as

How much do you suppose that fancy dress set her back?.

set back
To remove from or allow distance

Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.

set back
To delay or obstruct

I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile.

set back
The distance from the outside edge of the wall exclusive of veneer to the face of a hip master (girder) truss
set back
The distance from the outside edge of an angle or other member to the edge of a gusset plate or angle welded near the end
set back
cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000
set back
prevent, restrain
set back
The distance from the curb or other established line within which no buildings may be erected
set back
The distance a building must be set back from the property lines in accordance with local zoning ordinances or deed restrictions
set back
If something sets you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money. In 1981 dinner for two in New York would set you back £5. see also setback. An offensive back who lines up behind the quarterback
set back
cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"
set back
hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
set back
If something sets you back or sets back a project or scheme, it causes a delay. It has set us back in so many respects that I'm not sure how long it will take for us to catch up There will be a risk of public protest that could set back reforms
set back
slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back"
setting back

    Расстановка переносов

    set·ting back

    Турецкое произношение

    setîng bäk

    Произношение

    /ˈsetəɴɢ ˈbak/ /ˈsɛtɪŋ ˈbæk/
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