| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
set up [set ʌp] | to establish or arrange something |
Other meanings
- to prepare equipment or a system
- to trap or frame someone
- to make someone feel ready or confident
- to start a business or organization
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "set up"
- She set up her own company last year.
- Let's set up the projector before the meeting starts.
- He was set up by someone who wanted him out of the picture.
- That coffee really set me up for the day!
Features of Using "set up"
Often used in business, technical setups, or when talking about starting something. Can also be negative when referring to a trap or deception.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb set
set off
to start a journey
set out
to begin a journey or start an activity with a purpose
set in
to begin and seem likely to continue
set apart
to make something or someone different, distinctive, or special
set aside
to save or reserve something for a special purpose
set back
to delay the progress of something
set upon
attack someone suddenly and aggressively
set against
compare or contrast something with something else
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