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Definition set-up in British English

set-up noun

[countable] noun
1

the way that a particular group of people or things is organized

Example

The club's present set-up is inefficient and costly.

Example

The whole set-up is run by a staff of just seven.

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1.1

an organization

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2

a situation in which someone cheats or tricks you, especially by making you appear guilty when you are not

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Definition set-up in British English