set in motion — to start or initiate a process, chain of events, or activity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to start or initiate a process, chain of events, or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛt ɪn ˈmoʊʃən/
Example Sentences
- His resignation set a series of gossips in motion throughout the office.
- The teacher's coffee spill set a chain of disasters in motion during the exam.
- The government will set the new education reform in motion next year.
set in motion
VERB[/sɛt ɪn ˈmoʊʃən/]
to start or initiate a process, chain of events, or activity
💡 Concept
to start or initiate a process, chain of events, or activity
🎵 Rhyme
Her devotion sets in motion pure emotion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/sɛt ɪn ˈmoʊʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/sɛt ɪn ˈməʊʃən/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
devotionpromotionemotion
devotion
promotion
emotion
🔗Collocations
set the wheels in motion
set events in motion
set the plan in motion
set changes in motion
set the process in motion
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His resignation set a series of gossips in motion throughout the office.”
😄 Fun example
“The teacher's coffee spill set a chain of disasters in motion during the exam.”
“The government will set the new education reform in motion next year.”
“Her brilliant idea set the whole project in motion.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
initiatestartlaunchtriggeractivate
Antonyms
stophaltterminate
Related
begincommencekickoffignite
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