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Definition of setup - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
organizationway something is organized or arranged
- The setup of the room was perfect for the meeting.
2.
deceptive planUS scheme or trick intended to incriminate or deceive someoneUS
- It was a setup! The evidence was planted.
3.
hardware kitequipment or machinery arranged for a particular purpose
- He admired the new setup in the laboratory.
4.
software deploymentTECH. US installer in computingTECH. US
- The setup took a few minutes to complete.
Expressions with setup
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arrangement of furniture and equipment in a classroom
The classroom setup included desks in a circle.
initial cost for configuring equipment or software
There is a setup fee for installing the new software.
situation where success is unlikely
The lack of resources was a setup for failure.
person who prepares equipment or stage
The setup man arranged the microphones before the concert.
menu or dialog used to adjust page size layout and margins
Open the page setup to change the document from portrait to landscape.
computer file used to install or initially configure a program or system
Download the setup file before running the software installation.
on-screen list of options used to change device or software settings
Open the setup menu to adjust the camera's date and time.
computer application that installs and configures software or related files on a system
Run the setup program before using the new graphics software.
Origin of setup
Old English, set (place) + up (upward)
Terms with setup included in their meaning
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setup process
act of setting up equipment or software
advance setup
get ready, arrange or design ahead for later use
drink service
bar setup stocked with many spirits, plus mixers and extras
electronics setup
system of audio and video equipment for home entertainment
setup specialist
person who sets up equipment or software
ongoing setup
in the process of being set up
audio setup
setup including microphone, screen, and speakers for karaoke
equipment setup
get equipment or materials ready for use
wildlife
place or setup where wild animals or birds are given food
meal setup
dishes, cutlery, and glassware for table setting
music playback
two-channel sound setup, especially a record or tape playing unit
setup object
object or system that has been set up
prepared setup
prepared or set up for a specific purpose
page setup
planned structure for how parts are placed within a space
recreational
any setup for keeping and watching ants
amplification
setup for amplifying sound in a space
trick or setup
be tricked or blamed unfairly by someone
system setup
arrangement of parts or elements in a system
setup
arranged in a specific way for use
healthcare
temporary setup offering medical check-ups and health education
household setup
agreement on how people live together
food
setup offering various foods in a buffet style
usability
ready for immediate use without setup
telecom setup
devices and programs used to place, receive, and control telephone calls
Examples of setup in a sentence
He admired the setup of the new software. The whole thing was a setup to frame him. She realized too late that it was a setup. The setup for the concert took hours to complete. She was impressed by the setup in the new office. The setup was surprisingly user-friendly.
I had trouble finding the setup on the website.
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- French:configuration, coup monté, ...
- German:Anordnung, Falle, ...
- Italian:organizzazione, imboscata, ...
- Spanish:disposición, trampa, ...
- Portuguese:organização, cilada, ...
- Chinese:布置, 圈套, ...
- Japanese:セットアップ, 罠, ...
- Arabic:تَنظيم, فَخّ, ...
- Hebrew:סִידּוּר, מַלְכּוֹדֶת, ...
- Russian:организация, подстава, ...
- Ukrainian:організація, пастка, ...
- Hindi:व्यवस्था, षड्यंत्र, ...
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