Set Up — synonyms, definition

1. set up (a)

achieved conceived established

2. set up (Verb)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

set up (Verb) — Place.

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

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

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

set up (Verb) — Equip with sails or masts.

set up (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"

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3. set up (Noun)

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

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

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

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