Setup: meaning, definitions and examples

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setup

[ ˈsɛtʌp ]

^{Context #1}

computer technology

The process of installing and preparing a computer system for use.

Synonyms

arrangement, configuration, installation

Examples of usage

The setup of the new software took longer than expected.
I need help with the setup of my new laptop.

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event planning

The way in which things are organized or arranged for an event or activity.

Synonyms

arrangement, layout, organization

Examples of usage

The setup for the wedding reception was beautiful.
We need to discuss the setup for the conference.

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general use

To prepare, arrange, or organize something for use or operation.

Synonyms

arrange, organize, prepare

Examples of usage

She set up the meeting with the clients.
He helped me set up my new phone.

Translations

Translations of the word "setup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 configuração

instalação
preparação

🇮🇳 सेटअप

स्थापना
तैयारी

🇩🇪 Einrichtung

Installation
Vorbereitung

🇮🇩 pengaturan

instalasi
persiapan

🇺🇦 налаштування

встановлення
підготовка

🇵🇱 konfiguracja

instalacja
przygotowanie

🇯🇵 セットアップ

設置
準備

🇫🇷 configuration

installation
préparation

🇪🇸 configuración

instalación
preparación

🇹🇷 kurulum

yükleme
hazırlık

🇰🇷 설정

설치
준비

🇸🇦 إعداد

تركيب
تحضير

🇨🇿 nastavení

instalace
příprava

🇸🇰 nastavenie

inštalácia
príprava

🇨🇳 设置

安装
准备

🇸🇮 nastavitev

namestitev
priprava

🇮🇸 uppsetning

uppsetning
undirbúningur

🇰🇿 орнату

орнату
дайындау

🇬🇪 გართულება

ინსტალაცია
მომზადება

🇦🇿 quraşdırma

quraşdırma
hazırlıq

🇲🇽 configuración

instalación
preparación

Word origin

The word 'setup' originated in the late 19th century as a noun derived from the verb 'set up'. It initially referred to the act of establishing or putting something in place. Over time, 'setup' evolved to also include the preparation or arrangement of various things, such as equipment, systems, or events. The term gained popularity in computer technology for the installation and configuration of software and hardware. Today, 'setup' is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of getting things ready for use.