configured (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɪɡərd/

Definition

Set up or arranged (a computer or machine) to work in a specific way.

Examples

• The software needs to be configured before you can use it.

• We configured the network to allow remote access.

• The default settings are usually configured for general use.

How to Use configured

configure something (collocation)

To set up or arrange a device or system. — "We configured the router for better security."

configure something for something (prepositional phrase)

To set up a device or system for a specific purpose or user. — "The software was configured for advanced users."

configure to do something (prepositional phrase)

To set up a system so it can perform a specific action. — "The system is configured to send alerts automatically."

Synonyms of configured

Words with a similar meaning to configured:

• set up
• arranged
• adjusted
• customized

Antonyms of configured

Words with the opposite meaning to configured:

• unconfigured
• defaulted

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