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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

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

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

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