Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to set the scene
phrase
/tuː sɛt ðə siːn/
Definition
To create a context or background for a story, event, or situation.
Examples
- The author takes a moment to set the scene in the first chapter, painting a vivid picture of the mysterious forest.
- Before we start the meeting, let me set the scene by explaining the current situation.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe the act of providing the necessary details or atmosphere that helps others understand the setting or mood within a narrative.
Synonyms
- establish the context
- create the background
- frame the situation
