set the wheels in motion en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic) to initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sets the wheels in motion | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| setting the wheels in motion | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| set the wheels in motion | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| set the wheels in motion | Tense=Past | lexicographic |