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set up

verb

Meaning

  1. To ready something for use.
  2. To arrange logically.
  3. To cause to happen.
  4. To trap or ensnare.
  5. To arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.
  6. To gel or harden.
  7. In a position to function; ready.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

prepare(English)ready(English)gear up(English)install(English)bring about(English)put(English)effectuate(English)put in(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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