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Definition set down in British English

set down phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to write something on a piece of paper so that it will not be forgotten and can be looked at later

Example

She set all these events down in her diary.

Synonyms and related words
write set down compose
2

to state officially how something should be done

Example

These conditions were set down by the United Nations.

Synonyms and related words
order order around tell
3

to consider something in a particular way

Example

He set the whole experience down as a failure.

Synonyms and related words
associate compartmentalize go by
4

to stop a vehicle so that a passenger can get out

Synonyms and related words
back up belt up be on someone’s tail
Definition set down in British English