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set up

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of preparing something or arranging it in advance for use or for a particular purpose.

    - "He set up a business in the city."
    - "They set up camp in the woods."
    - "Can you help me set up the computer?"
  • noun

    The state or condition of being prepared or ready for use.

    - "The set up for the concert was excellent."
    - "The set up for the experiment was complex."
    - "The set up for the crime was intricate."
Synonyms

assemble , configure , install , prepare , put in , ready , prepared , ready
Rhymes
Words rhyming with set up
net up , get up , bet up , fret up , met up
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. set (English) : A collection of things that are gathered or grouped together.

  2. set (English) : To fix or adjust something so that it is in a particular position or state.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. setup (English) : The act of preparing or the state of being prepared.

  2. set up (English) : A scene or situation designed to trick or deceive someone.

Variants
List of all variants of set up that leads to same result
setup , setups , set up , set up housekeeping , set up shop , sets up , sets up housekeeping , sets up shop , setting up , setting up housekeeping , setting up shop , set up as , set up as (something) , set up as something , sets up as (something) , setting up as (something) , set up camp , set up house , set up in , set up in (something) , set up in business , set up in something , sets up in (something) , setting up in (something) , set (oneself) up as (something) , set oneself up as , set oneself up as something , sets (oneself) up as (something) , setting (oneself) up as (something)
Forms
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sets up, setting up, had set up, will set up

Etymology
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The term 'set up' originated from the Old English word 'sittan' which means 'to sit'. The meaning gradually evolved to 'to put in place' or 'to prepare'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'set up' is often used in the context of pranks or practical jokes.

  2. The term 'set up' is also used in the context of sports, particularly in baseball, where it refers to the position of the pitcher and the batter before the pitch is thrown.

  3. The term 'set up' is sometimes used in the context of computer programming, where it refers to the initial configuration of a system or application.

  4. In the game of chess, the initial arrangement of pieces on the board is called the 'set up' or 'setup'.

Related Concepts
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  1. preparation: The act of getting ready for an event or a task.

  2. arrangement: The act of putting things in a particular order or position.

  3. configuration: The way in which something is arranged or organized.

Culture
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The term 'set up' has been used extensively in various forms of literature and art. In literature, it is often used to describe the preparation for a significant event, such as a battle or a performance. In art, it can refer to the arrangement of objects or the preparation of a canvas before painting. The term also has cultural significance in various industries, such as film and television production, where it refers to the initial stages of production.

How to Memorize "set up"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize setting up a table with plates, glasses, and utensils.
    - Visualize setting up a tent in the woods.
    - Visualize setting up a computer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'set up' with the image of a table being set for a meal.
    - Associate the word 'set up' with the image of a camping site.
    - Associate the word 'set up' with the image of a computer being prepared for use.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sit And Prepare' to remember the meaning of 'set up'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Setting Everything Up' to remember the meaning of 'set up'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Starting Everything To Understand Properly' to remember the meaning of 'set up'.

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