set up
set
sɛt
set
up
ʌp
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British pronunciation
/sˈɛt ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "set up"in English

to set up
[phrase form: set]
01

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Transitive: to set up a system or organization
to set up definition and meaning
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Examples
She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community.
02

to place a temporary structure in a specific place

Transitive: to set up a temporary structure
to set up definition and meaning
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Examples
Due to the protest, the police set up a blockade on Main Street.
03

to enable a device or system to function properly by adjusting or installing it

Transitive: to set up a device or system
to set up definition and meaning
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I spent hours setting up my gaming console to connect with the online network.
04

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

Transitive: to set up sth
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She set the room up for the important business presentation.
05

to assemble elements to form a structure, system, or object

Transitive: to set up a structure or object
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She set up a model airplane using the kit she bought online.
06

to provide someone with an opportunity or means to accomplish something

Transitive: to set up sb with an opportunity or facilities
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The organization set up the volunteers with the necessary training sessions.
07

to loudly produce an unpleasant noise

Transitive: to set up an unpleasant noise
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The fireworks set up a loud bang that echoed through the night.
08

to wrongly present an innocent person as guilty

Transitive: to set up sb
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The corrupt official schemed to set up his political opponent with fabricated scandals.
09

to plan something dishonestly to achieve a particular outcome

Transitive: to set up a scheme
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He set up an elaborate scheme to make his innocent business partner appear dishonest.
10

to prepare a boat by attaching its sails or masts for navigation

Transitive: to set up a boat or sail
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Let's set the boat up early so we can take advantage of the wind.
11

(of a liquid or soft substance) to become firm

Intransitive
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As the ice cream mixture chills, it begins to set up.
12

to arrange for two people to meet and possibly start a romantic relationship

Transitive: to set up sb | to set up sb with sb
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I did n't know she was trying to set me up until I arrived at the surprise dinner date.
13

to cover the cost of something for someone else as a gesture of generosity or hospitality

Transitive: to set up sth
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She generously offered to set the entire group's drinks up for the evening.
14

to arrange or schedule something, such as a meeting or event

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Can you set up the interview with the candidate?
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