"set in train" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: sets in train [present, singular, third-person], setting in train [participle, present], set in train [participle, past], set in train [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|set<,,set> in train}} set in train (third-person singular simple present sets in train, present participle setting in train, simple past and past participle set in train)
  1. To start a process. Synonyms: put in train Related terms: set in motion
    Sense id: en-set_in_train-en-verb-MrJ34Hmh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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