setup

/ˈsɛtˌʌp/
noun
  1. The way something is arranged or organized.
    • His home gym setup is very professional.
    • We need to change the setup of the room for the party.
    • The office setup includes desks, computers, and a meeting area.
  2. A situation in which someone is tricked or framed.
    • The police realized the evidence was part of a setup.
    • She walked into the room and immediately sensed a setup.
    • He claimed the whole thing was a setup to make him look guilty.
  3. The process of preparing equipment or software for use.
    • Follow the instructions for a quick and easy setup.
    • The app's setup wizard guides you through each step.
    • The setup of the new computer took about an hour.
adjective
  1. Relating to the arrangement or preparation of something.
    • The setup cost for the event was higher than expected.
    • The setup time for the equipment is only five minutes.
    • We need a setup crew to arrange the chairs and tables.
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