Set up
verb
To organize or arrange something.
He set up the meeting for next week.
Often appears as...
- set up a meeting
- set up a date
verb
To make a piece of equipment ready for use.
He set up the computer in the office.
Often appears as...
- set up a computer
- set up a device
verb
To establish a business or organization.
She set up her own company at the age of 25.
Often appears as...
- set up a company
- set up a business
phrasal verb
To falsely make someone seem guilty for something.
He was set up and wrongly accused of stealing.
Often appears as...
- set up for a crime
- set up for a theft
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To organize or arrange something.
He set up the meeting for next week.
Often appears as...
- set up a meeting
- set up a date
verb
To make a piece of equipment ready for use.
He set up the computer in the office.
Often appears as...
- set up a computer
- set up a device
verb
To establish a business or organization.
She set up her own company at the age of 25.
Often appears as...
- set up a company
- set up a business
phrasal verb
To falsely make someone seem guilty for something.
He was set up and wrongly accused of stealing.
Often appears as...
- set up for a crime
- set up for a theft
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Arrange in Advance
Used to talk about planning events before they happen, to avoid confusion.
Let's set up the agenda before the conference.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Role
Implies someone is actively organizing, not just participating.
She set up the charity event by herself.
Pro Tip 1/2Arrange in Advance
Used to talk about planning events before they happen, to avoid confusion.
Let's set up the agenda before the conference.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Role
Implies someone is actively organizing, not just participating.
She set up the charity event by herself.
Pro Tip 1/2Arrange in Advance
Used to talk about planning events before they happen, to avoid confusion.
Let's set up the agenda before the conference.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Role
Implies someone is actively organizing, not just participating.
She set up the charity event by herself.
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