Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
set-the-pace
phrase
/sɛt ðə peɪs/
Definition
To establish the speed or tempo at which a group or activity progresses.
Examples
- In the 10K race, she was able to set the pace for her competitors right from the start.
- The project manager’s ability to set the pace ensured that the team met their deadlines.
- He was known to set the pace during team practices, motivating everyone to keep up.
Meaning
Setting the pace means determining how fast or slow something should happen, often influencing others in the process.
Synonyms
- establish the tempo
- lead the way
- dictate the speed
