preface, foreword, introduction, opening note, preliminary note, opening remark, introductory remark, prologue
setting the stage Synonym
Synonyme setting the stagepreparing the ground - laying the groundwork - paving the way - creating the conditions - getting things ready - setting things up - laying the foundation
“Setting the stage” is an expression that describes creating the necessary conditions or context for something important to happen. It can refer to literally arranging a physical space for a performance or event, or figuratively preparing people, information, and expectations before a discussion, presentation, or decision. In communication and storytelling, it means giving background details so an audience can understand what comes next. In business or project work, it often involves clarifying goals, outlining key points, and aligning stakeholders so that subsequent actions, negotiations, or strategies can proceed smoothly and effectively.
Category: Communication
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introductory note
preface, foreword, introduction, opening note, preliminary note, opening remark, introductory remark, prologue [x]
Category:
Writing
example setting
Beispielkonfiguration, Beispielumgebung, Beispielszenario, Beispielrahmen, Beispielkonstellation, Beispielsituation, Beispielparameter, Beispielkonfigurationseinstellung
Beispielkonfiguration, Beispielumgebung, Beispielszenario, Beispielrahmen, Beispielkonstellation, Beispielsituation, Beispielparameter, Beispielkonfigurationseinstellung [x]
Category:
Education
setting up
establishing, creating, forming, organizing, arranging, configuring, installing, preparing, initiating, launching, instituting, assembling, putting together, getting ready, making ready
establishing, creating, forming, organizing, arranging, configuring, installing, preparing, initiating, launching, instituting, assembling, putting together, getting ready, making ready [x]
Category:
Preparation
setting the conditions
establishing the conditions, defining the conditions, stipulating the conditions, setting the terms, establishing the terms, defining the terms, stipulating the terms
establishing the conditions, defining the conditions, stipulating the conditions, setting the terms, establishing the terms, defining the terms, stipulating the terms [x]
Category:
Process
setting a plan
planning, making a plan, formulating a plan, devising a plan, drawing up a plan, mapping out a plan, organizing, arranging, strategizing
planning, making a plan, formulating a plan, devising a plan, drawing up a plan, mapping out a plan, organizing, arranging, strategizing [x]
Category:
Planning
phase
Stufe, Abschnitt, Etappe, Stadium, Phase, Zeitraum, Stadium, Entwicklungsstufe
Stufe, Abschnitt, Etappe, Stadium, Phase, Zeitraum, Stadium, Entwicklungsstufe [x]
Category:
Science
introduction
preface, foreword, prologue, opening, preamble, lead‑in, initiation, presentation, insertion, establishment, launch, outset, beginning
preface, foreword, prologue, opening, preamble, lead‑in, initiation, presentation, insertion, establishment, launch, outset, beginning [x]
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Language
preface
foreword, introduction, introductory note, prologue, preamble, opening remarks
foreword, introduction, introductory note, prologue, preamble, opening remarks [x]
Category:
Literature
beginning
start, onset, outset, commencement, inception, origin, opening, launch, kickoff, initiation
start, onset, outset, commencement, inception, origin, opening, launch, kickoff, initiation [x]
Category:
Language
foreword
preface, introduction, introductory note, prologue, opening remarks
preface, introduction, introductory note, prologue, opening remarks [x]
Category:
Literature
clarifying the limitations
explaining the limitations, specifying the limitations, outlining the limitations, defining the limitations, detailing the limitations, stating the limitations, setting out the limitations, making the... [more]
explaining the limitations, specifying the limitations, outlining the limitations, defining the limitations, detailing the limitations, stating the limitations, setting out the limitations, making the limitations clear [x]
Category:
Communication
be in relation to
relate to, concern, be connected with, be linked to, pertain to, be associated with, have to do with, bear on, be relevant to, be in connection with
relate to, concern, be connected with, be linked to, pertain to, be associated with, have to do with, bear on, be relevant to, be in connection with [x]
Category:
Language
describing the limitations
outlining the limitations, detailing the limitations, specifying the limitations, explaining the limitations, stating the limitations, defining the limitations, setting out the limitations, identifyin... [more]
outlining the limitations, detailing the limitations, specifying the limitations, explaining the limitations, stating the limitations, defining the limitations, setting out the limitations, identifying the limitations [x]
Category:
Communication
framing the boundaries
defining the boundaries, setting the boundaries, delineating the boundaries, drawing the boundaries, establishing the boundaries
defining the boundaries, setting the boundaries, delineating the boundaries, drawing the boundaries, establishing the boundaries [x]
Category:
Communication
