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set-up

[ set-uhp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Surveying.
1. station ( def 14a ).
2. a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station.
3. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
setting-up exercise.

set up

verb

also intr to put into a position of power, etc
also intr to begin or enable (someone) to begin (a new venture), as by acquiring or providing means, equipment, etc
to build or construct
to set up a shed
to raise, cause, or produce
to set up a wail
to advance or propose
to set up a theory
to restore the health of
the sea air will set you up again
to establish (a record)
informal.
to cause (a person) to be blamed, accused, etc
informal.
1. to provide (drinks, etc) for
  set 'em up, Joe!
2. to pay for the drinks of
  I'll set up the next round
printing another term for set 1

noun

informal.
the way in which anything is organized or arranged
slang.
an event the result of which is prearranged
it's a setup
a prepared arrangement of materials, machines, etc, for a job or undertaking
a station at which a surveying instrument, esp a theodolite, is set up
films the position of the camera, microphones, and performers at the beginning of a scene

adjective

physically well-built

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Example Sentences

As Gadsby toured “Nanette,” they found themself exploring the very nature of comedy, breaking down the traditional joke form of set-up/punchline, and deconstructing what a comedy special can be.

From Los Angeles Times

Wales and Australia have less stringent restrictions on overseas players coming into their national set-up.

From BBC

Rookie Caleb Williams did all the hard work with a great drive to set-up the field goal, but Green Bay got a hand on it to earn a 20-19 victory and an 11th straight win over the Bears.

From BBC

But how is he being coached and what is his mindset within this England set-up?

From BBC

Thomas Tuchel takes over as England boss on 1 January and Kane said it was up to the experienced players to pass on the message about team culture to the younger ones in the national set-up.

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