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- Dictionaryset·up/ˈsedˌəp/
noun
- 1. the way in which something, especially an organization or equipment, is organized, planned, or arranged: "would you feel comfortable in a team-teaching setup?" Similar
- 2. a scheme or trick intended to incriminate or deceive someone: "“Listen. He didn't die. It was a setup.”" Similar
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1. a. : carriage of the body. especially: erect and soldierly bearing. b. : constitution, makeup. 2. a. : the assembly and arrangement of the tools and apparatus required for the performance of an operation. b. : the preparation and adjustment of machines for an assigned task. 3. a. : a table setting. b.
the process of starting a business, project, service, etc.: When planning a project, always allow enough time for the set-up. The initial setup of the new equipment took longer than expected. [ C,usually singular ] the way in which something is organized: Under the new setup the department will have full responsibility for its own finances. [ C ]
noun. organization; arrangement. an act or instance of setting up or getting ready: The setup of the lights and camera took most of the morning. the carriage of the body; bearing. a camera position, as for a particular shot.
the way something is organized or arranged. “it takes time to learn the setup around here”. see more. noun. equipment designed to serve a specific function. synonyms: apparatus. see more. noun. an act that incriminates someone on a false charge.
5 meanings: 1. A particular setup is a particular system or way of organizing something. [informal] 2. If you describe a.... Click for more definitions.
set up. 1.phrasal verb B1. If you set something up, you create or arrange it. The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims. [VERBPARTICLE noun] ...an organization which sets up meetings about issues of interest to women. [VERBPARTICLE noun (not pronoun)]
Definition of setup noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of set-up noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc.: A committee has been set up to organize social events for the students. She plans to set up her own business. They've set up a fund for victims of the earthquake. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to create and operate a business, organization, etc.
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc. synonyms: fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set. see more. verb. begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc. “ set up an election”.
