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'set up' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'set up' with 16 example sentences.


set up verb

: set up or found

: create by putting components or members together

: construct, build, or erect

: get ready for a particular purpose or event

: put into a proper or systematic order

: begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.

: take or catch as if in a snare or trap

: produce

: set up for use

: place

: arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

: erect and fasten

: arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events

: equip with sails or masts

: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc


  • A committee has been set up to investigate the problem.
  • A stage has been set up in the stadium.
  • Why don't we set up a meeting for Monday?
  • This looks like a good spot to set up camp.
  • Everyone took part in setting up for the party.
  • They set up a new company in London.
  • They set up a fund to support the victims.
  • He has set up a new business.
  • They will set up a new company.
  • The police set up a radar trap.
  • Well, at least let me set up the table.
  • Can you set up the bike?
  • Let's set up a sign here.
  • She set up an association to help blind people.
  • They set up a school.
  • We're being set up.
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