Definitions

set up

[set-uhp] / ˈsɛtˌʌp /

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble begin build build up construct create erect establish found inaugurate initiate install institute introduce launch open organize prepare put up raise strengthen

WEAK

back compose constitute elevate make provision for originate prearrange put together rear subsidize usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude confuse decrease demolish destroy disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize disperse end finish ignore lessen neglect raze ruin scatter stop weaken

VERB

stimulate

Synonyms

WEAK

elate excite exhilarate inspire stimulate

ADJECTIVE

orderly

Synonyms

STRONG

arranged fixed methodic methodical/methodic orderly prearranged premeditated prepared systematic systematical

Example Sentences

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The companies were paid on a per-patient, or per-appointment, basis - a set-up, the BBC has found, that cost the trust nearly £6m between 2019 and April 2025.

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One problem they identified is a lack of accountability in the England set-up.

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While England have kicked slightly less during Blackett's time in the set-up, the proportion in which they have contested the regather with the opposition has more than trebled.

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Bompastor said the difference was down to her tactics - she had been "too ambitious" last season and modified their set-up as a result on Thursday night, making sure they were less vulnerable out of possession.

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In what appeared to be an arranged set-up between Smith and a journalist, a question about Panesar's comments was posed within two minutes of the pre-match news conference at Perth Stadium.

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