- set up
- verb1. set up or found (Freq. 17)-
She set up a literacy program
• Derivationally related forms: ↑foundation (for: ↑found), ↑founder (for: ↑found), ↑founding (for: ↑found), ↑establishment (for: ↑establish)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
2. create by putting components or members together (Freq. 10)-She pieced a quilt
-He tacked together some verses
-They set up a committee
• Syn: ↑assemble, ↑piece, ↑put together, ↑tack, ↑tack together• Ant: ↑disassemble (for: ↑assemble)• Hypernyms: ↑join, ↑bring together, ↑make, ↑create• Hyponyms:↑confect, ↑confection, ↑comfit, ↑jumble, ↑confuse, ↑mix up, ↑reassemble, ↑configure, ↑compound, ↑rig up• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Something ——s somebody
-Something ——s something
3. construct, build, or erect (Freq. 8)-Raise a barn
• Topics: ↑construction, ↑building• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
4. get ready for a particular purpose or event (Freq. 6)-set up an experiment
-set the table
-lay out the tools for the surgery
• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
5. put into a proper or systematic order (Freq. 4)-arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order
• Syn: ↑arrange• Ant: ↑disarrange (for: ↑arrange)• Hyponyms:↑regularize, ↑regularise, ↑order, ↑straighten, ↑rearrange, ↑serialize, ↑serialise, ↑alphabetize, ↑alphabetise, ↑organize, ↑organise, ↑coordinate, ↑stratify, ↑string, ↑thread, ↑draw, ↑marshal, ↑string out, ↑spread out, ↑preen, ↑plume, ↑stack, ↑chain, ↑pair, ↑geminate, ↑concord, ↑cascade, ↑settle, ↑pyramid, ↑corral, ↑catenate, ↑catenulate, ↑dress, ↑decorate, ↑range, ↑array, ↑lay out, ↑set out, ↑pack, ↑bundle, ↑wad, ↑compact, ↑pile, ↑heap, ↑stagger, ↑distribute, ↑drape, ↑set, ↑gradate, ↑line up• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-They set up the bags on the table
-The men set up the bookshelves
6. begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc. (Freq. 3)-set up an election
• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Something ——s something
7. take or catch as if in a snare or trap (Freq. 2)-I was set up!
-The innocent man was framed by the police
• Derivationally related forms: ↑setup, ↑entrapment (for: ↑entrap)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s somebody
-They want to set up the prisoners
8. produce (Freq. 2)-The scientists set up a shock wave
• Syn: ↑effect, ↑effectuate• Derivationally related forms: ↑effect (for: ↑effectuate), ↑effectuation (for: ↑effectuate), ↑effective (for: ↑effect), ↑effect (for: ↑effect), ↑effecter (for: ↑effect)• Hyponyms:↑carry through, ↑accomplish, ↑execute, ↑carry out, ↑action, ↑fulfill, ↑fulfil, ↑draw, ↑get, ↑precipitate, ↑induce, ↑stimulate, ↑rush, ↑hasten, ↑serve• Cause:• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Something ——s something
9. set up for use (Freq. 2)-install the washer and dryer
-We put in a new sink
• Derivationally related forms: ↑instalment (for: ↑instal), ↑installing (for: ↑instal), ↑installment (for: ↑install), ↑installation (for: ↑install), ↑installing (for: ↑install)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Somebody ——s somebody
-Somebody ——s somebody PP
-Somebody ——s something PP
-They want to set up the doors
10. place (Freq. 1)-Her manager had set her up at the Ritz
• Derivationally related forms: ↑installation (for: ↑install)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Somebody ——s somebody
11. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc-Get the children ready for school!
-prepare for war
-I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
• Derivationally related forms: ↑set (for: ↑set), ↑ready (for: ↑ready), ↑readying (for: ↑ready), ↑preparative (for: ↑prepare), ↑preparatory (for: ↑prepare), ↑preparation (for: ↑prepare)• Hyponyms:↑socialize, ↑socialise, ↑provide, ↑cram, ↑precondition, ↑fix, ↑mount, ↑lay out, ↑set, ↑winterize, ↑winterise, ↑summerize, ↑summerise, ↑prime, ↑cultivate, ↑crop, ↑work, ↑brace, ↑poise• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Somebody ——s somebody
-Something ——s somebody
-Something ——s something
-Somebody ——s somebody PP
-Somebody ——s something PP
-Somebody ——s to INFINITIVE
12. erect and fasten-pitch a tent
• Syn: ↑pitch• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
13. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events-arrange my schedule
-set up one's life
-I put these memories with those of bygone times
• Hyponyms: ↑synchronize, ↑synchronise, ↑contemporize, ↑contemporise, ↑phrase• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
14. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit-rig an election
• Syn: ↑rig• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
15. equip with sails or masts-rig a ship
• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
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set up [phrasal verb]1 : to prepare for something by putting things where they need to beWe have one hour left to set up for the party.
We had better start setting up.
A panel needs to be set up to investigate the issue.
She hopes that in a few years she can set up a private practice of her own.
A foundation was set up for people with the disease.
The church set up a school for the city's homeless children.
The hikers set up camp [=they prepared an area where they could sleep outside] just before sunset.
2 b : to arrange and plan (an event or activity)I'll ask my secretary to set up a meeting with our clients.
Let's set up a time to get together.
He was the one who set up the bank robbery.
They set up flags along the street for the parade.
They set up the movie camera next to the door.
This computer wasn't set up to run so many programs at one time.
Those aren't his drugs. Someone must have set him up! [=framed him; made it look like the drugs were his]
He claimed he was set up by the police.
3 d : to do something that makes it likely or possible for (someone) to do, get, or experience something— usually + forI think you're just setting yourself up for a big disappointment. [=you're expecting something that won't happen and you will be disappointed when it doesn't]
— often + withShe has set herself up as the best alternative to the current administration.
He sets himself up as a defender of the people, but he's really only interested in getting more power.
He set up in business after finishing college.
— see also ↑setup• • •Main Entry: ↑set
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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set — set … Dictionnaire des rimes
Set — (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root of E.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Set — (s[e^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Set}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Setting}.] [OE. setten, AS. setton; akin to OS. settian, OFries. setta, D. zetten, OHG. sezzen, G. setzen, Icel. setja, Sw. s[ a]tta, Dan. s?tte, Goth. satjan; causative from the root of E.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
set — /set/, v., set, setting, n., adj., interj. v.t. 1. to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 2. to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 3. to place in some relation to something … Universalium
set — [ sɛt ] n. m. • 1893; mot anglais I ♦ Anglic. Manche d un match de tennis, de ping pong, de volley ball. Gagner le premier set. Partie de tennis en cinq sets. Balle de set, qui décide du gain du set. II ♦ Set ou set de table : ensemble des… … Encyclopédie Universelle
set — Ⅰ. set [1] ► VERB (setting; past and past part. set) 1) put, lay, or stand in a specified place or position. 2) put, bring, or place into a specified state. 3) cause or instruct (someone) to do something. 4) give someone (a task) … English terms dictionary
set — [set] vt. set, setting [ME setten < OE settan (akin to Ger setzen & Goth satjan < Gmc * satjan), caus. formation “to cause to sit” < base of SIT] 1. to place in a sitting position; cause to sit; seat 2. a) to cause (a fowl) to sit on… … English World dictionary
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Set — has 464 separate definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary, the most of any English word; its full definition comprises 10,000 words making it the longest definition in the OED. Set may refer to:In mathematics and science:*Set (mathematics), a … Wikipedia
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