SETUP


Meaning of SETUP in English

[set.up] n (1890) 1 a: carriage of the body; esp: erect and soldierly bearing b: constitution, makeup

2. a: the assembly and arrangement of the tools and apparatus required for the performance of an operation b: the preparation and adjustment of machines for an assigned task 3 a: a table setting b: glass, ice, and mixer served to patrons who supply their own liquor

4. a: a camera position from which a scene is filmed; also: the footage taken from one camera position b: the final arrangement of the scenery and properties for a scene of a theatrical or cinematic production

5. a: a position of the balls in billiards or pool from which it is easy to score b: a task or contest purposely made easy c: something easy to get or accomplish d: something (as a plot) that has been constructed or contrived e: the execution of a planned scoring play in sports

6. a: the manner in which the elements or components of a machine, apparatus, or mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system are arranged, designed, or assembled b: the patterns within which political, social, or administrative forces operate: customary or established practice 7: project, plan 8: something done by deceit or trickery in order to compromise or frame someone

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