set up
vb adv, mainly tr
1 also intr to put into a position of power, etc.
2 also intr to begin or enable (someone) to begin (a new venture), as by acquiring or providing means, equipment, etc.
3 to build or construct
to set up a shed
4 to raise, cause, or produce
to set up a wail
5 to advance or propose
to set up a theory
6 to restore the health of
the sea air will set you up again
7 to establish (a record)
8 Informal to cause (a person) to be blamed, accused, etc.
a to provide (drinks, etc.) for
set 'em up, Joe!
b to pay for the drinks of
I'll set up the next round
10 (Printing) another term for →
set 1 →
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setup
11 Informal the way in which anything is organized or arranged
12 Slang an event the result of which is prearranged
it's a setup
13 a prepared arrangement of materials, machines, etc., for a job or undertaking
14 a station at which a surveying instrument, esp. a theodolite, is set up
15 (Films) the position of the camera, microphones, and performers at the beginning of a scene
adj
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set-up