set back

/sɛt bæk/

/sɛt bæk/

Other forms: setting back; sets back

Definitions of set back

1. verb

   hold back to a later time
   synonyms: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, shelve, table

   types:

   call

   stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather

   hold

   stop dealing with

   suspend

   render temporarily ineffective

   probate

   put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence

   reprieve, respite

   postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

   type of:

   delay

   act later than planned, scheduled, or required
2. verb

   slow down the progress of; hinder
   type of:

   hinder, impede

   be a hindrance or obstacle to
3. verb

   cost a certain amount
   synonyms: knock back, put back

   type of:

   be, cost

   be priced at