Pesquisar
to set up
[phrase form: set]
01
estabelecer, criar
to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
Transitive: to set up a system or organization
02
instalar, montar
to place a temporary structure in a specific place
Transitive: to set up a temporary structure
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
04
preparar, configurar
to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event
Transitive: to set up sth
05
montar, configurar
to assemble elements to form a structure, system, or object
Transitive: to set up a structure or object
06
proporcionar, configurar
to provide someone with an opportunity or means to accomplish something
Transitive: to set up sb with an opportunity or facilities
07
produzir um barulho, fazer barulho
to loudly produce an unpleasant noise
Transitive: to set up an unpleasant noise
08
armar contra, fingir
to wrongly present an innocent person as guilty
Transitive: to set up sb
09
armar uma armadilha, planejar um golpe
to plan something dishonestly to achieve a particular outcome
Transitive: to set up a scheme
10
preparar, instalar
to prepare a boat by attaching its sails or masts for navigation
Transitive: to set up a boat or sail
11
ficar firme, solidificar
(of a liquid or soft substance) to become firm
Intransitive
12
apresentar, agendar um encontro
to arrange for two people to meet and possibly start a romantic relationship
Transitive: to set up sb | to set up sb with sb
13
pagar, convidar
to cover the cost of something for someone else as a gesture of generosity or hospitality
Transitive: to set up sth
14
organizar, configurar
to arrange or schedule something, such as a meeting or event
set up
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Exemplo
The hikers set up camp about the base of the mountain.
The organization set up the volunteers with the necessary training sessions.
Fishermen often set up their rods along the foreshore.
The swordsman's parry set up a successful counterattack.
The in-between chapters of the book set up important backstory for the climax.
