SETUP


Meaning of SETUP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈset-ˌəp ]

noun

Date: 1890

1.

a. : carriage of the body ; especially : 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.