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| set up |
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1. transitive verb erect something: to erect something or put something in an upright or usable position
  set up road blocks
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2. transitive and intransitive verb prepare equipment for event: to prepare the equipment needed for an event
The band is setting up on stage.
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3. transitive verb establish something: to establish something, or bring something into being
The charity set up a fund for the refugees.
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4. transitive verb plan something: to make necessary arrangements for something such as a meeting or conference
Please set up a meeting for the five of us early next week.
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5. transitive and intransitive verb start business: to start a business, or give somebody everything needed to start a business
His family set him up in business.
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6. transitive verb produce loud sound: to start making a loud noise or giving voice to something
The spectators set up a howl of protest.
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7. transitive verb present as model: to give prominence to something or somebody and present it, him, or her as an example to a group
They've set him up as a model for the younger generation.
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8. transitive and intransitive verb claim to be expert: to claim to be something, or claim somebody to be something, especially an expert or authority in a particular area
She set herself up as an expert on childcare.
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9. transitive verb make healthy: to make somebody feel healthy or invigorated, especially after having been ill
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10. transitive verb cause somebody to be blamed: to cause somebody to be caught and blamed for something
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informal
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claims he was set up
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11. transitive verb give drinks: to buy or provide an alcoholic drink for somebody
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informal
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asked the bartender to set up another two beers
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