Setup

/ˈsɛtʌp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The arrangement or organization of a system or plan.

The setup for the conference was completed the night before.

The way in which something is arranged or organized.

The film crew spent hours perfecting the setup for the shot.

A scheme or an arrangement intended to deceive.

He realized that it was a setup once he saw the evidence planted against him.

verb

To arrange, organize, or establish something.

She needed to setup her new computer before starting her work.

To prepare something for use.

I will setup the equipment for the presentation.

The word 'setup' likely originated from the combination of 'set' and the suffix '-up', indicating a state of preparation or arrangement.

set up

To arrange, organize, or prepare something.

a setup job

A scheme intended to set someone up for blame or trouble.

the whole setup

The entire arrangement or situation.

in the setup

Within the established procedure or system.

under setup

In the process of being arranged or organized.

set

To arrange or place in a specified position.

establishment

The action of establishing something.

configuration

The arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form.

A deceptive situation where someone is set up for failure.

That was a total setup; they wanted him to drop out.

An elaborate prank or joke.

Pulling off that setup was hilarious; everyone fell for it.