set up — to establish, arrange, or organize something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to establish, arrange, or organize something
Pronunciation (IPA): /set ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My grandma tried to set up her smartphone but accidentally ordered 50 pizzas instead.
- The company will set up a new branch office in Seoul next month.
- He set up a dating profile and got a match with his own mother.
set up
VERB[/set ʌp/]
to establish, arrange, or organize something
The team worked all night to set up the outdoor concert stage before sunrise.
They say shut up, but I get up and set up!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the combination of Old English 'settan' (to place or put) and 'up' (upward direction). The phrasal verb developed from the literal sense of placing something in an upright position to the figurative meaning of establishing, installing, or organizing something.
Breakdown
set (to place, put) + up (upward, in an elevated position) = to establish or install something in a particular location or state.
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📝Examples
“My grandma tried to set up her smartphone but accidentally ordered 50 pizzas instead.”
“The company will set up a new branch office in Seoul next month.”
“He set up a dating profile and got a match with his own mother.”
“We need to set up the conference room before the important presentation.”
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