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   Set·up

   /ˈsedˌəp/

   

   noun

   • 1. the way in which something, especially an organization or equipment, is organized, planned, or arranged: "would you feel comfortable in a team-teaching setup?" Similar systemstructureorganizationarrangementframeworkformatlayoutconfigurationcompositionsituationconditionscircumstances
   • ▪ an organization or arrangement: "in the present-day family setup, both the parents may be employed" Similar organizationgroupbodyconcernagencyassociationsyndicateoperationmovementcompanyfirmsocietyleagueclubinformal:outfit
   • ▪ a set of equipment needed for a particular activity or purpose: "I have a recording setup in my house"
   • 2. a scheme or trick intended to incriminate or deceive someone: "“Listen. He didn't die. It was a setup.”" Similar tricktrapconspiracyinformal:put-up jobframe-upframe
   • ▪ a contest with a prearranged outcome. North American
   • 3. (in a ball game) a pass or play intended to provide an opportunity for another player to score.

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