set-in

[ set-in ]

adjective

1. made separately and placed within another unit.

set in

verb

1. to become established

   the winter has set in

2. (of wind) to blow or (of current) to move towards shore

adjective

1. (of a part) made separately and then added to a larger whole

   a set-in sleeve

Word History and Origins

Origin of set-in¹

First recorded in 1525–35; adj. use of verb phrase set in

Example Sentences

The limit was set in 2004, years before streaming video started eating away at traditional TV’s audience share.

From Los Angeles Times

Erivo: I think the song is set in beautiful stages, so you have that.

From Los Angeles Times

The western Rust has premiered in Poland, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on set in New Mexico.

From BBC

When Golijov visited the set in Atlanta last year, Coppola — who hadn’t seen the composer in 12 years — stopped what he was shooting and blurted out: “Osvaldo, we need a big love theme!”

From Los Angeles Times

Models purposefully walked down the runway in flowing suits of crushed velvet and satin, matching leather mini-shorts and jackets, sequined hot pants and tank top sets in yellow smiley graphics and graffiti print.

From Los Angeles Times

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