set in motion

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Verb set in motion has 1 sense

launch, set in motion - get going; give impetus to; "launch a career"; "Her actions set in motion a complicated judicial process"
--₁ is one way to move, displace
Sample sentences:
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Term: Set in Motion

Meaning:

Set in motion refers to initiating or starting a process or action.

Part of Speech:

Verb phrase

Senses:

1. To initiate or start a mechanical or physical process.
2. To begin or trigger an action or series of actions.

Usage:

1. The engineer set the machinery in motion by pressing the button.
2. The speech by the inspiring leader set in motion a series of positive changes within the organization.

Samples Sentences:

The wind turbine was set in motion by the force of the wind.
Her resignation letter set in motion a chain of events that led to a major restructuring within the company.
After months of planning, the project was finally set in motion.

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