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Definition set in in British English

set in phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

if something unpleasant sets in, it starts to happen and have an effect, and is not likely to stop for a long time

Example

Let's get inside - the rain's set in for the day.

Example

Shortly after the business started, a long economic downturn set in.

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Definition set in in British English