Rig up

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verb

To quickly assemble or set up something temporarily.

They rigged up a temporary shelter with some old tarp and rope.
Visual representation of "rig up" - To quickly assemble or set up something temporarily.

Often appears as...

  • rig up a tent
  • rig up a shelter
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Temporary Setup

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

Illustration for Temporary Setup
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.

Illustration for Use in Emergencies
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.

Illustration for Not for Formal Use
I might need to rig up a makeshift desk at home.
Visual representation of the word "Rig up"

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