Set-up - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈset ʌp|  American pronunciation of the word set-up
Brit.  |ˈsetʌp|  British pronunciation of the word set-up

verb

- To ready something for use.
We set up the sprinkler.
- Logically order.
Set up my CD collection.
- To cause to happen
Even a minor change can set up new bugs.
- To trap or ensnare.
I've got to set up that tasty rabbit.
- Arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.
The election was set up!
- To gel or harden.
Give the cement 24 hours to set up before walking on it.
- To make (someone) proud or conceited (often in passive).
- To matchmake; to arrange a date between two people.
- (sports) To create a goalscoring opportunity (f).

adjective

- In a position to function; ready.
Now that I'm set up, this will take moments!

noun

- Alternative form of setup.

Extra examples

The whole setup is getting damn bad by now.

The whole set-up is getting damn bad by now.

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