set the pace — ► to be the first to do new things or to do them particularly well, so that other people or organizations have to follow your example if they want to succeed: »The company has set the pace for flexibility and rapid turnaround of orders. »The… … Financial and business terms
set the pace — To regulate the speed for others by example ● pace … Useful english dictionary
set the pace — {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up./ * /Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school… … Dictionary of American idioms
set the pace — {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up./ * /Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school… … Dictionary of American idioms
set the pace — if someone sets the pace in a particular activity, they do it very well or very quickly and other people try to do the same. America s reforms have set the pace for European finance ministers. (often + for) For many years this company has set the … New idioms dictionary
set the pace — 1) to establish a rate or standard that others have to achieve The deal will set the pace for the EU s enlargement over the next decade. 2) to run at a speed that other runners try to match, especially at the beginning of a race … English dictionary
set the pace — verb a) To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race. In May 2003, South Africa set the pace by banning thin plastic bags and imposing a tax on thick ones. b) To establish a common goal by example … Wiktionary
set the pace — decide on a rate of speed to do something that others will follow The manager of our section sets the pace for the employees under him … Idioms and examples
set the pace — use an example; set the rhythm … English contemporary dictionary
set the pace — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. take the lead, pace, provide a standard; see lead 1 … English dictionary for students
