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S0294100 (sĕt′ŭp′)n.1. The way in which something is constituted, arranged, or planned.2. The gathering and organization of the equipment needed for an operation, procedure, or task.3. a. Physical makeup; physique.b. Body posture or carriage, especially militarily erect bearing.4. a. often setups Informal The collective ingredients, such as ice, mixers, and glasses, necessary for serving various alcoholic drinks.b. A table setting, as in a restaurant.5. A camera position, as for a particular shot in a scene being filmed.6. Slang a. A contest prearranged to result in an easy or faked victory.b. An endeavor intentionally made easy.c. A deceptive scheme, such as a fraud or hoax.7. A plan or strategy for a projected course of action.8. Sports A play or pass that creates a scoring opportunity.

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n. 1. organization; arrangement. 2. an act or instance of setting up or getting ready. 3. the carriage of the body; bearing. 4. a camera position, as for a particular shot. 5. a service of glass, ice, soda water, etc., for patrons who provide their own liquor. 6. a. an undertaking or contest deliberately made easy. b. a match or game against an opponent who can be defeated without difficulty. c. such an opponent. 7. a pass, shot, play, etc., in a sport or game creating an advantageous opportunity for scoring, or the situation so created. 8. an arrangement or collection of all the items, apparatus, etc., necessary for a specific activity or purpose. 9. a plan or projected course of action. 10. a prearranged situation usu. created to fool or trap someone. [1600–10]

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Noun	1.	setup - equipment designed to serve a specific functionapparatusaerator - an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)burner - an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse); "a diesel engine is an oil burner"cascade liquefier - an apparatus used to liquefy air or oxygen etc.centrifuge, separator, extractor - an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspensionchemical reactor - an apparatus for holding substances that are undergoing a chemical reactioncondenser - an apparatus that converts vapor into liquidcopier, duplicator - apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn materialelectrograph - an apparatus for the electrical transmission of picturesequipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a servicegenerator - an apparatus that produces a vapor or gasheat pump - apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a buildingheliograph - an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and onbrooder, incubator - apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infantsinstillator - medical apparatus that puts a liquid into a cavity drop by dropKipp's apparatus - a laboratory apparatus for producing a gas (usually hydrogen sulfide) by the action of a liquid on a solid without heatinglighting - apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a filmnuclear reactor, reactor - (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elementsoptical bench - apparatus for observation and measurement of optical phenomenapendulum - an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravitypurifier - an apparatus for removing impuritiesreformer - an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel; "a catalytic reformer"semaphore - an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving armssequenator, sequencer - (chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymersoda fountain - an apparatus for dispensing soda waterstill - an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensedsubmersible - an apparatus intended for use under watertelegraph, telegraphy - apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)titrator - an apparatus for performing a titrationX-ray machine - an apparatus that provides a source of X rays
	2.	setup - the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here"fashion, manner, mode, style, way - how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
	3.	setup - an act that incriminates someone on a false chargeframe-upfalsehood, falsification - the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting

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setup

1. A situation that is contrived or manipulated to ensnare or deceive someone. A: "The doors are all locked and the police are outside!" B: "It's a setup! Every man for himself!" I could tell by the suspicious way she was acting that the whole interview was probably a setup, so I specifically avoided any illegal topic she tried to bring up.2. A contest, especially a sporting event, arranged beforehand to have a particular outcome. Many suspected the fight of being a setup, considering how easily the former heavyweight champion went down in the second round.

set someone up (in business)

to help establish someone in business; to provide the money someone needs to start a business. My father set my sisters up in business. He helped set them up so he could keep the business in the family.See also: set, up

set someone up

to lead-by deception-a person to play a particular role in an event; to arrange an event-usually by deception-so that a specific person suffers the consequences for the event; to frame someone. (See also someone up (as something)">set someone up (as something).) I had nothing to do with the robbery! I was just standing there. Somebody must have set me up! John isn't the one who started the fight. Somebody set up the poor guy.See also: set, up

set something up (with someone)

to make plans for something. John is hard at work setting something up with Bill and Mary. Sally and Tom set up a party for Saturday night.See also: set, up

set something up

1. Lit. to put something together; to erect something. My parents bought me a dollhouse, but I had to set it up myself. It took nearly an hour to set up the tent. 2. Fig. to establish or found something. We set up a fund to buy food for the needy. The business owners set a bank up in the small town.See also: set, up

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1. Place in an upright position, as in I keep setting up this lamp but it won't stay up. [c. 1200] 2. Elevate, raise; also, put in a position of authority or power, as in They set him up as their leader. [Late 1300s] 3. Put oneself forward, claim to be, as in He set himself up as an authority on the banking system. [Mid-1800s] 4. Assemble, erect, make ready for use, as in They set up the sound system last night. [c. 1200] 5. Establish, found, as in They set up a new charity for the homeless. [Early 1400s] 6. Establish in business by providing capital or other backing, as in His father set her up in a new dental practice. [First half of 1500s] 7. Treat someone to drinks, pay for drinks, as in Please let us set you up tonight. [Colloquial; late 1800s] 8. Stimulate or exhilarate, as in That victory really set up our team. [c. 1600] 9. Lay plans for, as in I think they set up the kidnapping months ago. [First half of 1900s] 10. Prepare someone for a deception or trickery or joke, as in They set up their victim for the usual real estate scam, or Her friends set her up so that she was the only person in costume. [Mid-1900s] 11. Cause, bring about, as in The new taxes set up howls of protest. [Mid-1800s] See also: set, up

set up

v.1. To place something in a high or upright position: Please set the books up on the top shelf.2. To assemble, erect, or organize something: The kids set up a tent in the backyard. I bought a new table, but I'm not sure how to set it up. We need to set up a good schedule for taking the kids to school. The scientist set up the data in rows and columns. I have all the supplies for the picnic, so let's set them up.3. To lay out a plan to do something: The police caught the gang trying to set up a kidnapping. They didn't commit the crime, but they did set it up.4. To establish something; found something: We used the money to set up a charity. We don't have a separate office for handling taxes, but maybe we should set one up.5. To give someone everything that is needed: Don't worry that you forgot to pack your good clothes; I'll set you up.6. To establish someone in business by providing capital, equipment, or other backing: I wanted to start an Italian restaurant, and my grandparents, who were in the business for years, helped set me up. The agency set up the struggling entrepreneurs by providing small loans.7. To treat someone, especially to drinks: The bartender sets up all of his close friends for one beer. If you don't have enough money for another beer, I'll set you up.8. To create the needed conditions for something: The team's defense set up a good play.9. Sports To make a pass to some other player in order to create an opportunity to score: I set up the other forward for an easy goal. The best offensive players don't always score the most, but they set their teammates up.10. To put someone or something into a position of authority or power; invest someone with power: The board members set up the former secretary as the company's new president. The leaders of the coup set the general up as a dictator.11. To give the impression, especially a false impression, that someone is something: She set herself up as an authority on Latin, but she really doesn't know that much. The newspapers set him up as a star athlete, but he had only played three professional games.12. To put someone into a compromising situation by deceit or trickery: He set up the tourists by convincing them he needed bus fare to get home, and then he stole their money. Those swindlers have set me up. 13. To arrange for someone to meet someone as a possible mate: A friend set me up with his brother. The dating service set us up.See also: set, up

setup

1. n. a place to live. This is a pretty nice setup. What’s the rent? 2. n. a scheme; a plot. (Underworld.) I got a good little setup for earning some money. 3. n. a person who is set up for some swindle; a mark. (Underworld.) The setup got wise at the last minute. 4. n. a glass with ice for an alcoholic beverage. (Usually plural.) Can we have a couple of setups brought to our room, please?

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noun equipment designed to serve a specific function

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noun an act that incriminates someone on a false charge

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