Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

set-a-trap

phrase

/sɛt ə træp/

Definition

To prepare a situation or method that will capture or ensnare something, often used in a figurative sense to imply creating a scenario that entraps someone.

Examples

They decided to set a trap for the raccoons that were raiding their garbage.
In the movie, the antagonist set a trap to expose the hero’s weaknesses.
Using bait, he managed to set a trap for the unsuspecting animals in the forest.

Meaning

To establish a scheme or a physical trap that lures in and captures a target, whether it be an animal or a person, usually requiring careful planning and execution.