What does SETUP mean?

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Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions

1. The way in which something is organized or arranged. Example: "The setup of the furniture in the room was perfect."
2. A scheme or trick intended to deceive someone. Example: "It was a setup to get him in trouble."
3. The process of preparing something for use or operation. Example: "The setup of the sound system took a while."
4. A situation or context in which something is positioned or displayed. Example: "The setup of the exhibit was impressive."

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈsɛtˌʌp/
• UK: /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

Origin and Usage

The word "setup" originated in the late 19th century as a noun meaning "the way in which something is set up." The verb form of the word, meaning "to prepare for use or operation," emerged in the early 20th century. The slang usage of "setup" as a scheme to deceive someone has been in use since the 1920s. The word is commonly used in various contexts, including business, technology, and entertainment.

Synonyms

• Arrangement
• Configuration
• Organization
• System
• Trick
• Frame-up
• Deception

Related Words

• Setup
• Stupe
• Spout
• Steep
• Swept

Example Sentences

• "She had a great setup for her home office."
• "The police suspected that it was a setup to catch the thief."