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."

Synonyms of setting up

Words with a similar meaning to setting up:

• establish
• arrange
• prepare
• install

Antonyms of setting up

Words with the opposite meaning to setting up:

• dismantle
• take down
• close down

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