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set-up

 

[ ˈsɛtˌʌp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

informal

The way in which something, especially an organization or equipment, is organized, planned, or arranged.

Synonyms

arrangement, configuration, organization

Examples of usage

  • The set-up of the company was very efficient and productive.
  • The set-up of the event took weeks of planning and coordination.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

The preparation and installation of software on a computer or other device.

Synonyms

configuration, installation, setup

Examples of usage

  • The set-up of the new software was quick and easy.
  • The set-up process required entering a license key and creating a user account.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To arrange or organize something, typically a system, plan, or situation.

Synonyms

arrange, establish, organize

Examples of usage

  • She set up a meeting with the client for next week.
  • He set up his own business after years of working for others.

Translations

Translations of the word "set-up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 configuração

🇮🇳 सेट-अप

🇩🇪 Einrichtung

🇮🇩 pengaturan

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 konfiguracja

🇯🇵 セットアップ

🇫🇷 configuration

🇪🇸 configuración

🇹🇷 kurulum

🇰🇷 설치

🇸🇦 إعداد

🇨🇿 nastavení

🇸🇰 nastavenie

🇨🇳 设置

🇸🇮 nastavitev

🇮🇸 uppsetning

🇰🇿 орнату

🇬🇪 პარამეტრები

🇦🇿 quraşdırma

🇲🇽 configuración

Etymology

The term 'set-up' originated in the 19th century and originally referred to the way in which something was set up or arranged. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings, including the preparation and installation of software on computers. The word has become commonly used in informal and computing contexts, reflecting the importance of organization and arrangement in modern society.