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to set up
[phrase form: set]
01
establecer
to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
Transitive: to set up a system or organization
Ejemplos
They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation.
Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.
02
instalar, establecer
to place a temporary structure in a specific place
Transitive: to set up a temporary structure
Ejemplos
Volunteers arrived early to set up the shelters for the homeless population, providing a safe and warm place during the winter months.
Los voluntarios llegaron temprano para montar los refugios para la población sin hogar, proporcionando un lugar seguro y cálido durante los meses de invierno.
03
configurar, instalar
to enable a device or system to function properly by adjusting or installing it
Transitive: to set up a device or system
Ejemplos
The technician is setting up the home theater system to optimize audio and video settings.
El técnico configura el sistema de cine en casa para optimizar los ajustes de audio y video.
04
instalar, preparar
to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event
Transitive: to set up sth
Ejemplos
Please set up the venue for the charity event tomorrow.
Por favor, prepare el lugar para el evento benéfico mañana.
05
montar, ensamblar
to assemble elements to form a structure, system, or object
Transitive: to set up a structure or object
Ejemplos
They decided to set up a makeshift campsite for the night.
Decidieron montar un campamento improvisado para la noche.
06
establecer, organizar
to provide someone with an opportunity or means to accomplish something
Transitive: to set up sb with an opportunity or facilities
Ejemplos
Let's set the students up with the materials they require for the science experiment.
Preparemos a los estudiantes con los materiales que necesitan para el experimento científico.
07
desatar, producir
to loudly produce an unpleasant noise
Transitive: to set up an unpleasant noise
Ejemplos
The crashing of the waves against the shore set up a rhythmic and noisy backdrop.
El estruendo de las olas contra la orilla estableció un fondo rítmico y ruidoso.
08
tramar, armar un caso contra
to wrongly present an innocent person as guilty
Transitive: to set up sb
Ejemplos
The planted drugs were part of a plan to set him up for a false arrest.
Las drogas plantadas eran parte de un plan para tenderle una trampa y lograr su falsa arresto.
09
tramar, urdir
to plan something dishonestly to achieve a particular outcome
Transitive: to set up a scheme
Ejemplos
The gossip columnist set up a fake interview to extract sensitive information from the celebrity.
El columnista de chismes organizó una entrevista falsa para extraer información sensible de la celebridad.
10
aparejar, preparar
to prepare a boat by attaching its sails or masts for navigation
Transitive: to set up a boat or sail
Ejemplos
We will set the yacht up in the morning and enjoy a day of sailing.
Vamos a preparar el yate por la mañana y disfrutar de un día de navegación.
11
cuajar, solidificarse
(of a liquid or soft substance) to become firm
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The epoxy resin sets up quickly, so you need to work fast once it's mixed.
La resina epoxi fragua rápidamente, así que necesitas trabajar rápido una vez que esté mezclada.
12
organizar una cita, hacer de casamentero
to arrange for two people to meet and possibly start a romantic relationship
Transitive: to set up sb | to set up sb with sb
Ejemplos
He set up his sister with his best friend, and they're now engaged.
Él presentó a su hermana con su mejor amigo, y ahora están comprometidos.
13
pagar, costear
to cover the cost of something for someone else as a gesture of generosity or hospitality
Transitive: to set up sth
Ejemplos
He regularly sets his friends' meals up as a way of expressing gratitude.
Él regularmente paga las comidas de sus amigos como una forma de expresar gratitud.
14
organizar, programar
to arrange or schedule something, such as a meeting or event
Ejemplos
I need to set up an appointment with the doctor.
Necesito programar una cita con el médico.
