set a boundary

Frequency: 7.311.5 per million words

to establish or define a boundary or limit

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  • In therapy, she learned how to set healthy boundaries with her family.
  • It's important to set a boundary between your work life and personal life.
  • The treaty had set a new boundary between the two nations after the war.
  • We need to set a clear boundary for the scope of this project to avoid delays.
  • If you don't set firm boundaries, people might take advantage of your kindness.
  • He is setting a boundary by telling his son that playtime is now over.
  • A boundary was set by the court to determine the area of protected wildlife.
  • Setting a boundary early in a relationship is crucial for mutual respect.
  • A surveyor's job is to help landowners set the legal boundary of their property.
  • You must learn to set boundaries to protect your own mental well-being.