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1
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
- set up tables in the living room for the party
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2
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
- set up a scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city
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3
to fix in an upright position
- set up a post from which to hang the sign
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4
to form by putting together parts or materials
- set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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- reassemble,
- rebuild,
- reconstruct,
- redevelop,
- reedify
- [British],
- retrofit
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5
to restore to a healthy condition
- don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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setup
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of setup (Entry 2 of 2)
1
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
- the textbook's setup calls for a list of questions at the end of each chapter
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2
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
- changed the setup of the living room furniture several times before being satisfied
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The first known use of set up was in the 13th century
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