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Meaning of the word "set something in motion" in English

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set something in motion

US /set ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ˈmoʊʃən/
UK /set ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ˈmoʊʃən/
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Idiom

1.

to start something, especially a process or a series of events

Example:
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The new policy will set in motion a series of changes.
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He set in motion a plan to reorganize the department.
Synonym:
initiateactivatetriggercommencelaunch
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