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Definition of drop set - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
exerciseTECH. US weightlifting technique where weight is reduced after each setTECH. US
- He used a drop set to push his muscles to fatigue.
- A drop set can intensify your workout.
- He finished his routine with a challenging drop set.
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Expressions with drop
deliver someone or something to a specific location
I need to drop off the kids at school before work..
lag or linger behind others
He tends to drop behind during hikes.
stop all activities immediately
When she called, I had to drop everything and go.
arrive casually without prior notice
I might drop in for a chat later.
visit someone without planning ahead or invitation
We decided to drop in on our grandparents yesterday.
visit a place quickly or without planning
I will drop into the store after work.
let an object fall from your hand to the ground
He told the thief to drop it and raise his hands.
leave school or a program before finishing
She decided to drop out of college.
disappear from view or become invisible
The cat dropped out of sight behind the bushes.
avoid discussing a subject further
He decided to drop the topic to prevent an argument.
allow something to fall from your hand or grip
She let drop the keys onto the table.
stop talking about a subject
He wanted to argue, but I let it drop.
stop discussing a topic or argument
Let's drop it and talk about something else.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water..
single small amount of liquid
He added just one drop of oil to the pan..
without hesitation or delay, instantly or immediately
She will help you at the drop of a hat.
release a bomb from an aircraft
The pilot was ordered to drop a bomb on the target.
lose a game in a competition
The team dropped a game in the finals.
leave a brief written communication
He dropped a note on her desk before leaving.
visit someone briefly and informally
I might drop by your house later this afternoon..
die suddenly, often by collapsing
He dropped down dead in the middle of the street.
visit someone briefly without prior arrangement
I might drop in and see you tomorrow.
very small amount or effort that changes nothing important
His donation was just a drop in the bucket.
mention something casually during a conversation
She dropped his name into conversation at the party.
Expressions with set
prepare something for use or operation
They set up the equipment for the concert.
ready and prepared for an activity
We are all set for the trip.
allow passengers to leave a vehicle
The bus set down passengers at the station.
enter a place, often with emphasis
She never set foot in that house again.
move a clock's time to an earlier hour
Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.
cause something to start burning
The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.
allow someone or something to be free
They set free the captured birds.
collection of tubes or pipes
The plumber brought a set of pipes to fix the leak.
leave on a journey or trip
We set off early in the morning.
ignite fireworks to create a display
We set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
begin a journey or trip
They set off on their adventure early in the morning.
be determined to achieve a goal
She is set on winning the competition.
leave or depart on a journey
They set out for the mountains early in the morning.
begin a journey by sea
The crew set sail at dawn for their next adventure..
establish the speed for a group to move
The lead runner set the pace for the marathon.
arrange plates and utensils for a meal
She set the table before dinner.
adjust a device to a particular mode or condition
He set to the thermostat to 22 degrees before leaving..
take starting position just before a race begins
The runners get set as the announcer calls their names.
extremely determined or resolute in purpose
She was dead set on winning the competition.
decide and begin to follow a direction or path
The captain set a course for the nearest island.
start a new way of doing something that others adopt
The company set a trend with its eco-friendly packaging.
start doing something with determination
She set about cleaning the house.
reserve something for a specific purpose
She set aside some money for her vacation.
delay or slow down progress
The storm set back the construction project.
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- French:drop set, ...
- German:Reduktionssatz, ...
- Italian:serie discendente, ...
- Spanish:serie descendente, ...
- Portuguese:série decrescente, ...
- Chinese:递减组, ...
- Japanese:ドロップセット, ...
- Arabic:مَجْمُوعَة مُتَنَاقِصَة, ...
- Hebrew:דְּרוֹפּ סֶט, ...
- Russian:техника поднятия тяжестей, ...
- Ukrainian:знижувальний сет, ...
- Hindi:ड्रॉप सेट, ...
- Bengali:ড্রপ সেট, ...
- Catalan:sèrie descendent, ...
- Czech:shazovaná série, ...
- Danish:drop sæt, ...
- Dutch:drop set, ...
- Greek:σετ μείωσης, ...
- Hungarian:dropszett, ...
- Khmer:បច្ចេកទេសលើកទម្ងន់ដែលបន្ថយទម្ងន់បន្ទាប់ពីការលើកនីមួយៗ, ...
- Korean:드롭 세트, ...
- Persian:ست کاهشی, ...
- Polish:serie z redukcją ciężaru, ...
- Portuguese (BR):série decrescente, ...
- Romanian:set descendent, ...
- Swedish:drop set, ...
- Thai:ดรอปเซ็ต, ...
- Turkish:düşüş seti, ...
- Vietnamese:bộ giảm, ...
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