set up

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To arrange or establish

安排、建立
Organizar, establecer
準備する、設立する
준비하다, 설립하다

To organize or create something.

组织或创建某事物。
Preparar o crear algo.
何かを組織したり、作り上げたりすること。
무언가를 조직하거나 만들다.
Base verb: set
Particle: up
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I'll set up a meeting.
    我来安排一个会议
    Organizaré una reunión
    会議を設定します
    회의를 잡겠습니다.
  2. She set up her own business.
    她创办了自己的公司
    Ella montó su propio negocio
    彼女は自分の会社を設立した
    그녀는 자기 사업을 설립했다.
  3. They set up the equipment.
    他们安装了设备
    Ellos instalaron el equipo
    彼らは機材を設置した
    그들은 장비를 설치했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: arranging, establishing, organizing

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

  • Set up
    安排好了
    Ya está organizado
    準備完了
    준비 완료

Origin & History

From putting things in place.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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