Setup — synonyms, definition

1. setup (Noun)

2 synonyms
apparatus frame-up
3 definitions

setup (Noun) — Equipment designed to serve a specific function.

setup (Noun) — The way something is organized or arranged. ex. "it takes time to learn the setup around here"

setup (Noun) — An act that incriminates someone on a false charge.

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equipment falsehood falsification fashion manner mode style way
35 types
Kipp's apparatus X-ray machine aerator brooder burner cascade liquefier centrifuge chemical reactor condenser copier duplicator electrograph extractor generator heat pump heliograph incubator instillator lighting nuclear reactor • • •

2. setup (Verb)

32 synonyms
arrange assemble effect effectuate ensnare entrap erect establish fix found frame gear up instal install launch lay out order piece pitch prepare • • •
15 definitions

setup (Verb) — Start an new organization or institution. ex. "She set up a literacy program"

setup (Verb) — Create by putting components or members together. ex. "They set up a committee"

setup (Verb) — (construction) Construct, build. ex. "set up a barn"

setup (Verb) — Get ready for a particular purpose or event. ex. "set up an experiment"

setup (Verb) — Put into a proper or systematic order. ex. "set up the books on the shelves in chronological order"

setup (Verb) — Begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.. ex. "set up an election"

setup (Verb) — Take or catch as if in a snare or trap. ex. "I was set up!"

setup (Verb) — Produce. ex. "The scientists set up a shock wave"

setup (Verb) — Set up for use. ex. "set up the washer and dryer"

setup (Verb) — Place.

setup (Verb) — Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit. ex. "set up an election"

setup (Verb) — Erect and fasten. ex. "set up a tent"

setup (Verb) — Organize thoughts, ideas, or temporal events. ex. "set up one's life"

setup (Verb) — Equip with sails or masts.

setup (Verb) — Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc. ex. "I was setting up to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"

38 types of
alter bring together build cause change cheat chisel construct cozen create deceive delude devise do engender equip erect fit fit out get up • • •
106 types
accelerate accomplish action alphabetise alphabetize array brace bundle camp camp down carry out carry through cascade catenate catenulate chain comfit compact compound concord • • •
1 see also
set