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Definition set back in American English

set back phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to delay the progress of someone or something

Example

The spending cuts have set the research project back several years.

Synonyms and related words
delay set back hold up
2

to cost someone a particular amount of money, especially a large amount

Example

Jim's new car must have set him back a bundle.

Synonyms and related words
cost buy work out
Definition set back in American English