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set back
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set back(
seht
bahk
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
2. (colloquial) (to cost)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. apartar
We should set the boat back from the water more so that it doesn't wash away when the tide comes in.Debemos apartar el bote del agua más para que no se lo lleve la marea cuando suba.
b. retirar
Let's set the chair back from the door a bit more so we can keep it wide open.Hay que retirar la silla de la puerta un poco más para que podamos mantenerla completamente abierta.
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