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Definition set up in British English

set up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to start something such as a business, organization, or institution

Example

The group plans to set up an import business.

Example

Rebels have set up an independent state within the country.

Example

After the war, she set up shop in a quiet Yorkshire town.

Synonyms and related words
bootstrap go into set up
1.1

to make it possible for someone to start a business, organization, or institution

Example

a privileged kid whose father set him up in business

Synonyms and related words
bootstrap go into set up
2

to organize or plan something such as an event or system

Example

I'll set up a meeting for Thursday.

Example

The programme will set up a regional library system.

Synonyms and related words
organize prepare plan
3

to build a structure, or to put it in a particular place

Example

Police have set up a mobile incident unit outside the shop.

Example

The army set up roadblocks to stop people trying to escape.

Synonyms and related words
build erect put together
4

to make a piece of equipment ready for use

Example

While the band is setting up, would you check on the food?

Example

Will you be able to set up my PC?

Example

The kids are setting up the volleyball net.

Synonyms and related words
alarm attach automate
5

to make something start to happen

Example

Their negligence set up a chain reaction that resulted in extensive damage.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
6

to prepare someone for something

Example

Have something hot to set you up for the journey.

Synonyms and related words
plan arrange organize
7

to arrange a situation so that someone is blamed for doing something, especially something illegal

Example

She claims she's innocent and someone set her up.

Synonyms and related words
accuse allege charge
8

to put someone in a position of power

Example

a plan to set him up as party leader

Synonyms and related words
employ appoint take on
9

to arrange for two people who you know to go out together because you think they might like each other

Example

I think we should set Ryan up with my cousin.

Synonyms and related words
introduce meet come across
10

to put a tent in an upright position, or to build a shelter somewhere

10.1

to put a tent in an upright position, or to build a shelter somewhere

Example

We set up camp for the night near the river.

10.2

to put your possessions or equipment in a particular place so that you can live, work, or spend a lot of time there

Example

She set up camp in the kitchen while they painted the bedroom.

11

to provide someone with enough money so that they do not have to work for the rest of their life

Example

a trust fund that set her up for life

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
12

to begin living in a particular place or with a particular person

Example

After graduation, we decided to set up house together.

13

to claim to be something that you are not

Example

He sets himself up as some kind of financial expert.

Synonyms and related words
pretend fake simulate
Definition set up in British English