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to set up
[phrase form: set]
01
installer
to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
Transitive: to set up a system or organization
Exemples
The entrepreneur set a new business up in the tech industry.
L'entrepreneur a monté une nouvelle entreprise dans l'industrie technologique.
02
installer, mettre en place
to place a temporary structure in a specific place
Transitive: to set up a temporary structure
Exemples
The transportation department set up detour signs due to road construction.
Le département des transports a mis en place des panneaux de déviation en raison de travaux routiers.
03
configurer, installer
to enable a device or system to function properly by adjusting or installing it
Transitive: to set up a device or system
Exemples
Can you help me with setting up the printer? I'm having trouble with the configuration.
Pouvez-vous m'aider à configurer l'imprimante ? J'ai des problèmes avec la configuration.
04
installer, préparer
to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event
Transitive: to set up sth
Exemples
The team set up the equipment for the upcoming concert.
L'équipe a mis en place l'équipement pour le concert à venir.
05
monter, assembler
to assemble elements to form a structure, system, or object
Transitive: to set up a structure or object
Exemples
Please set the puzzle up on the table for everyone to solve.
Veuillez mettre en place le puzzle sur la table pour que tout le monde puisse le résoudre.
06
mettre en place, organiser
to provide someone with an opportunity or means to accomplish something
Transitive: to set up sb with an opportunity or facilities
Exemples
She set up her friend with a job interview at her workplace.
Elle a organisé un entretien d'embauche pour son ami à son lieu de travail.
07
déclencher, produire
to loudly produce an unpleasant noise
Transitive: to set up an unpleasant noise
Exemples
When the machinery began operating, it set up a constant, irritating hum.
Lorsque la machinerie a commencé à fonctionner, elle a émis un bourdonnement constant et irritant.
08
piéger, monter un coup contre
to wrongly present an innocent person as guilty
Transitive: to set up sb
Exemples
The cunning scheme was designed to set the innocent employee up as the fall guy.
Le stratagème rusé était conçu pour monter l'employé innocent en coupable.
09
monter, organiser
to plan something dishonestly to achieve a particular outcome
Transitive: to set up a scheme
Exemples
The hackers set up a phishing website to trick users into revealing their personal information.
Les pirates ont mis en place un site de phishing pour tromper les utilisateurs et leur faire révéler leurs informations personnelles.
10
gréer, préparer
to prepare a boat by attaching its sails or masts for navigation
Transitive: to set up a boat or sail
Exemples
He carefully sets up the sails, ensuring they catch the wind perfectly.
Il met en place soigneusement les voiles, en s'assurant qu'elles captent parfaitement le vent.
11
prendre, se solidifier
(of a liquid or soft substance) to become firm
Intransitive
Exemples
The paint will start to set up within a few minutes of application.
La peinture commencera à prendre en quelques minutes après l'application.
12
mettre en relation, jouer les entremetteurs
to arrange for two people to meet and possibly start a romantic relationship
Transitive: to set up sb | to set up sb with sb
Exemples
The mutual friends decided to set up Jane and John, hoping they would click.
Les amis communs ont décidé de mettre en relation Jane et John, espérant qu'ils s'entendraient bien.
13
payer, régler
to cover the cost of something for someone else as a gesture of generosity or hospitality
Transitive: to set up sth
Exemples
We were pleasantly surprised when our friend set a lavish dinner up for us.
Nous avons été agréablement surpris lorsque notre ami nous a offerte un dîner somptueux.
14
organiser, planifier
to arrange or schedule something, such as a meeting or event
Exemples
The company will set a training session up for the new employees.
L'entreprise organisera une session de formation pour les nouveaux employés.
