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The act of founding or establishing something
“He proposed the setting up of a kiosk at the bus station with a waiting room and toilets.”
The act of formulating of a course of action
The action of installing a device or piece or equipment
The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped
The arrangement or ordering of something
Present participle for to start a business, organization, institution or a scheme
“His parents moved to set up a business in the eastern boroughs of London, where he was born.”
Present participle for to prepare something for use
“You need to set up your new mobile device before you can use it.”
Present participle for to assemble or put together something before it can be used
“You can even set up a border for your office, making it easier for guests to stay in the room when they visit.”
Present participle for to organize in a particular way
“You need to set up your kitchen in a manner that is conducive to high-end cooking.”
Present participle for to prearrange the outcome of an event, typically for one's own benefit
“It was always your intention to set up the high profile bout, so don't come in here scraping the barrel for self-pity.”
(with a personal objective pronoun) Present participle for to establish someone or something in a certain position
“Her mum had traveled a great geographical distance to give her moral support and help set up her new business.”
Present participle for to give support, usually financially or otherwise
“This new lucrative contract will be sure to set up his future after his playing days are over.”
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