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set up

UK
/sɛt ʌp/
US
/sɛt ʌp/

Translations

set upverb
set up
Past Simple
set up
Past Participle
setting up
Gerund
UK
/sɛt ʌp/
US
/sɛt ʌp/
fonderpour une entreprise ou une organisation
They decided to set up a new company to market their innovative product.
Ils ont décidé de fonder une nouvelle entreprise pour commercialiser leur produit innovant.
mettre en placepour organiser ou préparer quelque chose
She set up the chairs in a circle for the meeting.
Elle a mis en place les chaises en cercle pour la réunion.
installerpour du matériel ou un appareil
He set up the projector before the presentation began.
Il a installé le projecteur avant le début de la présentation.
piégersens familier ou contextuel : faire accuser à tort, arranger un faux piège
The detective was set up by his partner to take the fall for the crime.
Le détective a été piégé par son partenaire pour porter le chapeau du crime.
Additional translations
organiserpour une réunion, une rencontre ou une activité
Synonyms
establish
install
arrange
organize
initiate
found
create
assemble

Definitions

set upverb
To establish or create something, such as a business or organization.
They decided to set up a new company to market their innovative product.
To arrange or organize something in a particular way.
She set up the chairs in a circle for the meeting.
To prepare equipment or a device for use.
He set up the projector before the presentation began.
To cause someone to be in a particular situation, often a difficult or unpleasant one.
The detective was set up by his partner to take the fall for the crime.
To make plans or arrangements for something to happen.
They set up a meeting to discuss the project details.
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