set up

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Infinitive
to set up

Third person singular
sets up

Simple past
set up

Past participle
set up

Present participle
setting up

to set up (third-person singular simple present sets up, present participle setting up, simple past and past participle set up)

  1. To ready something for use.
    We set up the sprinkler.
  2. Logically order.
    Set up my CD collection.
  3. To cause to happen
    Even a minor change can set up new bugs.
  4. To trap or ensnare.
    I've got to set up that tasty rabbit.
  5. Arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.
    The election was set up!
  6. To gel or harden.
    Give the cement 24 hours to set up before walking on it.

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To ready something for use
Logically order
To cause to happen
To trap or ensnare
Arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig
To gel or harden

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set up (comparative more set up, superlative most set up)

Positive
set up

Comparative
more set up

Superlative
most set up
  1. In a position to function; ready.
    Now that I'm set up, this will take moments!

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in a position to function

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