set-up

[ set-uhp ]

noun

1. 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.
2. setting-up exercise.

set up

verb

1. also intr to put into a position of power, etc
2. also intr to begin or enable (someone) to begin (a new venture), as by acquiring or providing means, equipment, etc
3. to build or construct

   to set up a shed

4. to raise, cause, or produce

   to set up a wail

5. to advance or propose

   to set up a theory

6. to restore the health of

   the sea air will set you up again

7. to establish (a record)
8. informal.
   to cause (a person) to be blamed, accused, etc
9. 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

10. printing another term for set 1

noun

1. informal.
   the way in which anything is organized or arranged
2. slang.
   an event the result of which is prearranged

   it's a setup

3. a prepared arrangement of materials, machines, etc, for a job or undertaking
4. a station at which a surveying instrument, esp a theodolite, is set up
5. films the position of the camera, microphones, and performers at the beginning of a scene

adjective

1. physically well-built

Example Sentences

The 22-year-old has scored three goals and provided two assists in 11 games for his club side and the calls from outside the set-up for him to be included have probably been some of the loudest in recent weeks.

From BBC

It feels like Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been around the England set-up for a while and it is pretty incredible that the 23-year-old with almost 150 Liverpool appearances is yet to make his debut for the Three Lions.

From BBC

Matt Proudfoot, an assistant coach in the Springboks set-up which won the World Cup in 2019 before overseeing England's forwards for three years under head coach Eddie Jones, believes that Genge is key to England's intensity.

From BBC

O'Shea is excited by the "very special" talent not only in the under-20s set-up, but also the players already in the England senior squad aged 25 or under.

From BBC

Another change has been picking players a year young at England Under-18 level for their summer tour of South Africa, giving players more time in the set-up before stepping up to the under-20s.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrange
• assemble
• begin
• build
• build up
• construct
• create
• erect
• establish
• found
• inaugurate
• initiate
• install
• institute
• introduce
• launch
• open
• organize
• prepare
• put up