| 单词 | set sth up |
| 释义 | set sth up set (sth) up — phrasal verb with set /set/ verb (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) ► F0 to prepare something for use, especially by putting the different parts of it together: » We only had a couple of hours to set up before the exhibition opened.» I need one or two people to help me set up the equipment.Thesaurus+: ↑Preparing set sth up — phrasal verb with set /set/ verb (PRESENT TENSE setting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE set) B1 to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc.: » A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college.» She plans to set up her own business.» They've set up a fund for victims of the earthquake.Thesaurus+: ↑Starting, succeeding and failing in businessB2 to arrange for an event or activity to happen: » We need to set up a meeting to discuss the proposals.» The government has agreed to set up a public enquiry.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping• • • Extra Examples:» They have set up a helpline for bullied children.» I set up my business in 1995.» We have set up a new system for recording invoices.» The church committee was set up many years ago.» I'm trying to set up a judo club.» We set up a meeting between the brothers.» They set up a series of workshops.» I managed to set up an appointment for her to see a psychologist. |
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