setup

set·up

noun \ˈset-ˌəp\

Definition of SETUP

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 : glass, ice, and mixer served to patrons who supply their own liquor

4

a : a camera position from which a scene is filmed; also : the footage taken from one camera position b : the final arrangement of the scenery and properties for a scene of a theatrical or cinematic production

5

a : a position of the balls in billiards or pool from which it is easy to score b : a task or contest purposely made easy c : something easy to get or accomplish d : something (as a plot) that has been constructed or contrived e : the execution of a planned scoring play in sports

6

a : the manner in which the elements or components of a machine, apparatus, or mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system are arranged, designed, or assembled b : the patterns within which political, social, or administrative forces operate : customary or established practice

7

: project, plan

8

: something done by deceit or trickery in order to compromise or frame someone

Examples of SETUP

1. Setup of the new software is a breeze.
2. It took me a while to learn the setup of the office's filing system.
3. We had a great setup. On my days off, my wife would work from home while I took care of the kids.
4. The software makes it easy to create custom setups.

First Known Use of SETUP

1890

Related to SETUP

Synonyms: arrangement, configuration, conformation, formation, layout, setout, format

Related Words: design, plan, scheme; composition, constitution, getup, makeup; build, construction, structure

Near Antonyms: confusion, disorder, disorganization, disruption, upset; disconnection, disjointedness

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Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail

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