Definition of Setback
Setback
set·back
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A reversal or interruption in progress or plans.
e.g. The company's financial setback forced them to lay off several employees.
(noun)
the distance by which a building is set back from the property line;
e.g. All the houses in this community have a 10 foot setback from the main property.
(noun)
a flat offset in a wall that lightens the structure or allows a desired amount of light and air to reach the foot of the building;
e.g. The offsets in the house give the structure a light and airy atmosphere.
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