set a watch

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To adjust a watch to show the correct time.

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Examples (10)

  • Don't forget to set your watch to local time.
  • I always set my watch five minutes fast so I'm never late.
  • She carefully set the antique watch to the correct hour.
  • Before the flight, he had to set his watch forward by three hours.
  • Remember to set your watch back an hour tonight for daylight saving.
  • Could you please help me set this new digital watch? I can't figure it out.
  • The jeweler offered to set my watch for me after replacing the battery.
  • If your watch isn't showing the right time, you need to set it.
  • He set his waterproof watch before diving into the ocean.
  • Make sure to set your watch precisely for the timed event.