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/
Korean meaning: ~을 시작하다, 개시하다, 착수하다
Korean pronunciation: 셋 인 **모**션
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
to start or initiate a process, chain of events, or activity
Her devotion sets in motion pure emotion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'set'은 고대 영어 'settan'(놓다)에서, 'motion'은 라틴어 'motio'(움직임)에서 유래되어 '움직임을 놓다/시작하다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Her brilliant idea set the whole project in motion.”
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