A particular setup is a particular system or way of organizing something.
[informal]
It appears to be an idyllic domestic setup.
2. countable noun
If you describe a situation as a setup, you mean that people have planned it in order to deceive you or to make it look as if you have done something wrong.
[informal]
He was asked to pick somebody up and bring them to a party, not realizing it wasa setup.
3. singular noun
The setup of computer hardware or software is the process of installing it and making it ready to use.
[computing]
The worst part of the setup is the poor instruction manual.
setup in American English
(ˈsɛtˌʌp)
noun
1.
the way in which something is set up
; specif.,
a.
the plan, makeup, or arrangement, as of equipment, an organization, etc.
b.
the details of a situation, plan of action, etc.
2. US
bodily posture; carriage
3. US
the glass, ice, soda water, etc. provided for preparing an alcoholic drink
4. US, Informal
a.
a contest deliberately arranged as an uneven match to result in an easy victory
b.
the contestant marked for defeat in such a contest
c.
an undertaking that is, or is purposely made, very easy, or a goal or result that is easy to achieve
d.
a person who is easily tricked
adjective
5. US, Baseball
of or having to do with a relief pitcher who specializes in pitching just before the closer
Examples of 'setup' in a sentence
setup
The first thing we have to do is to find out as much as possible about her intentions and her setup.
Kallen, Lucille C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS (2001)
`Well, for example, you must have a comms setup here to send your copy, am I right?
Val McDermid DEAD BEAT (2001)
`Once Dr. Kelsey saw the artifacts awaiting shipment, she guessed the setup.
Cussler, Clive INCA GOLD (2001)
Synonyms of 'setup'
arrangement, system, structure, organization
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In other languages
setup
British English: set-up NOUN
A particular set-up is a particular system or way of organizing something.