setting up (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtɪŋ ʌp/
Definition
To arrange or prepare something for use, or to establish something.
Examples
They are setting up a new business in the city center.
Can you help me setting up this tent?
The conference organizers are busy setting up the venue.
How to Use setting up
- set up (phrasal verb)
- To establish or prepare something. — "They are setting up a new office downtown."
- set up for (prepositional phrase)
- To prepare or arrange something for a specific purpose or event. — "The room was set up for a wedding reception."
- set up by (prepositional phrase)
- To be established or arranged by a particular person or group. — "This charity was set up by a group of local volunteers."
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