Set-up

Definition

Set-up denotes the way in which something is organized, arranged, or constituted. It may refer to the arrangement of equipment or apparatus, or the structure of an organization or system.

Parts of Speech

• Noun (also used as a compound modifier)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtˌʌp/
• Respelling: SET-up (with "SET" as in "pet," and "up" as in "cup")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtˌʌp/
• Respelling: SET-up (with "SET" as in "pet," and "up" as in "cup")

In both dialects, "set-up" is pronounced with primary stress on the first syllable "SET," which is pronounced the same as the verb "to set," followed by the secondary stressed syllable "up," pronounced the same as the standalone word "up." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English.

Etymology

The term set-up stems from the combination of the verb "set" from Old English settan, and the preposition "up", from Old English upp. Together, they describe the action of arranging or erecting something in a particular way.

Derivatives

• Setter-up
• Set up (verb form)
• Setupman
• Resetup
• Setup time

Synonyms

• Configuration
• Arrangement
• Layout

Antonyms

• Breakdown
• Dismantlement
• Disarray

Usage

The term set-up is widely used across various domains, including technology, engineering, organization management, and event planning, among others.

Related Terms

• Setup Fee
• Setup Time
• Setup Cost
• System Setup
• Equipment Setup

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The way in which something, especially an organization or equipment, is organized, planned, or arranged.
• Example: The set-up of the new software system took several days.

• A set of equipment or tools arranged for a particular purpose.
• Example: The photography set-up included lights, cameras, and backdrops.

• A situation in which someone is tricked or deceived.
• Example: The entire scandal turned out to be a set-up to tarnish the politician's reputation.