Rig up

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Temporary Setup

The phrase suggests a setup that's not permanent or professional, often constructed quickly.

After the blackout, we rigged up some candle holders.

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Use in Emergencies

'Rig up' implies a certain ingenuity in creating a solution in an emergency or with limited resources.

We rigged up a pulley system to rescue the cat.

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Not for Formal Use

Primarily used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.

I might need to rig up a makeshift desk at home.