set back

set back

 

set back

(slow down; cause to get behind schedule)

  • Lack of money have set back our research program.
  • The cold weather set back the planting by several weeks.

set back  informal

(cost a sum of money)

  • Her new dress set her back over $200.
  • A car like this will set you back almost $3000.

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