set the stage for something

set the stage for (something)

1. Literally, to prepare and decorate the stage for a performance. During the intermission, you guys need to set the stage for the first scene of act two.2. To be the catalyst for something that happens later. Their squabbling at Thanksgiving set the stage for a total screaming match on Christmas. A positive conversation with the CEO today could set the stage for a promotion tomorrow.See also: set, stage

set the stage for something

COMMON To set the stage for something means to make preparations so that the thing can happen. Jamaica's prime minister set the stage for an election this month by announcing candidates for his People's National Party. The agreement sets the stage for renewed talks. Note: You can also say the stage is set for something, with the same meaning. The stage is now set for economic recovery.See also: set, something, stage

单词	set the stage for something
释义	set the stage for something set the stage for (something) 1. Literally, to prepare and decorate the stage for a performance. During the intermission, you guys need to set the stage for the first scene of act two.2. To be the catalyst for something that happens later. Their squabbling at Thanksgiving set the stage for a total screaming match on Christmas. A positive conversation with the CEO today could set the stage for a promotion tomorrow.See also: set, stage set the stage for something COMMON To set the stage for something means to make preparations so that the thing can happen. Jamaica's prime minister set the stage for an election this month by announcing candidates for his People's National Party. The agreement sets the stage for renewed talks. Note: You can also say the stage is set for something, with the same meaning. The stage is now set for economic recovery.See also: set, something, stage
随便看	emeq hasilicon emer emer. emera brunswick pipeline company, ltd. emerald emerald academy of dancing emeralda marsh conservation area emerald arborvitae emerald ash beetle emerald ash borer emerald bay community association, inc. emerald bay state park emerald beach holiday park emerald bridge club emerald centre for hope and outreach emerald city basketball academy emerald city comic con emerald city football club emerald city gazette emerald city gymnastics academy emerald city jazz orchestra emerald city jug band emerald city kickoff classic emerald city mandolin quartet emerald city multisport team