Set back
verb
To delay or slow down progress or development.
The project was set back by unexpected costs.
Often appears as...
- set back progress
- set back development
verb
To position something a certain distance away from the front or main line.
The house was set back from the road to provide privacy.
Often appears as...
- set back from the road
- set back from the main line
noun
A reverse or check in progress.
His career has suffered a severe set back after that scandal.
Often appears as...
- suffer a set back
- experience a set back
verb
To delay or slow down progress or development.
The project was set back by unexpected costs.
Often appears as...
- set back progress
- set back development
verb
To position something a certain distance away from the front or main line.
The house was set back from the road to provide privacy.
Often appears as...
- set back from the road
- set back from the main line
noun
A reverse or check in progress.
His career has suffered a severe set back after that scandal.
Often appears as...
- suffer a set back
- experience a set back
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Delays
Used when delays occur from unforeseen problems, not just general slowness.
The bad weather set back the construction schedule.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Hurdles
Highlights problems that create hurdles in the way of progress, especially in projects or plans.
Budget cuts have set back our research progress significantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Impact
Emphasizes the negative impact on advancement itself, not on other aspects.
The new regulations could set back innovation in our industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Delays
Used when delays occur from unforeseen problems, not just general slowness.
The bad weather set back the construction schedule.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Hurdles
Highlights problems that create hurdles in the way of progress, especially in projects or plans.
Budget cuts have set back our research progress significantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Impact
Emphasizes the negative impact on advancement itself, not on other aspects.
The new regulations could set back innovation in our industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Delays
Used when delays occur from unforeseen problems, not just general slowness.
The bad weather set back the construction schedule.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Hurdles
Highlights problems that create hurdles in the way of progress, especially in projects or plans.
Budget cuts have set back our research progress significantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Impact
Emphasizes the negative impact on advancement itself, not on other aspects.
The new regulations could set back innovation in our industry.
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