setup
gb/sˈɛtˌʌp/ us/sˈɛtˌʌp/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3300
elrendezés, előkészítés, beállítás, telepítés, csapda, csőbe húzás, felvezetés
NOMINO
B1
1
elrendezés
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the setup of [something]
The conference room setup allows for both presentations and group discussions.
A konferenciaterem elrendezése előadásokra és csoportos megbeszélésekre is alkalmas.
I like the new setup of the living room furniture.
Tetszik a nappali bútorainak új elrendezése.
Their office setup is designed for maximum collaboration.
The camera setup took nearly an hour before filming could start.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The setup of the room is nice.
Szép a szoba elrendezése.
We changed the setup of the chairs.
Megváltoztattuk a székek elrendezését.
The setup of the computer is easy.
I like the setup of my desk.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'setup' (noun) with 'set up' (verb) and use the wrong form in writing.
Maana
Arrangement or organization of something
Miunganiko ya maneno
computer setup
|classroom setup
|camera setup
|meeting setup
|equipment setup
Visawe
arrangement (A general term for the order or layout of items, not limited to technical contexts.)
Vinyume
disorder (Refers to a lack of arrangement or organization.)
Mada
daily life
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
How the parts of something are put together or arranged.
The way in which parts or elements are arranged, organized, or positioned for a particular purpose.
NOMINO
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the setup of [equipment/system]
The software setup only takes a few minutes.
A szoftver telepítése csak néhány percet vesz igénybe.
Event setup will start at 7 a.m. tomorrow.
A rendezvény előkészítése holnap reggel 7-kor kezdődik.
The stage setup was completed before guests arrived.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The printer setup is fast.
A nyomtató beállítása gyorsan megy.
We need to do the stage setup now.
Most kell elvégeznünk a színpad előkészítését.
The setup of the lights took one hour.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'setup' (noun) with the phrasal verb 'set up', writing them incorrectly.
Maana
Preparation for operation or use
Miunganiko ya maneno
software setup
|event setup
|printer setup
|stage setup
Visawe
installation (Implies putting equipment into place and making it ready to work.)
Vinyume
teardown (The process of taking down or dismantling equipment after use.)
Mada
technology
|events
|work
Ufafanuzi
The work to get equipment or a place ready to use.
The process of getting equipment, a system, or an event ready for use or operation.
NOMINO
B2
3
csapda
B1
csőbe húzás
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a setup for [someone]
He claimed the bribery charge was just a setup by his rivals.
Azt állította, hogy a vesztegetési vád csak a riválisai által kitervelt csapda volt.
It turned out to be a police setup to catch drug dealers.
Kiderült, hogy rendőrségi csapda volt a drogdílerek elfogására.
She realized too late that the job interview was a setup.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It was a setup to make him look bad.
Csapda volt, hogy rossz színben tüntessék fel.
The police made a setup to catch him.
A rendőrség csapdát állított, hogy elkapja.
He said it was a setup by his boss.
Maana
Situation designed to trick someone
Miunganiko ya maneno
police setup
|political setup
|sting setup
Visawe
trap (A general term for a trick meant to catch someone.)
Vinyume
genuine situation (An honest situation without deception.)
Mada
crime
|relationships
|law
Ufafanuzi
A plan to trick someone or make them look bad.
A plan or situation created to deceive someone or make them appear guilty.
NOMINO
B2
4
felvezetés
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the setup to [story/joke/event]
The movie's slow setup made the ending more powerful.
A film lassú felvezetése még hatásosabbá tette a befejezést.
He delivered the joke's setup perfectly before the punchline.
Tökéletesen adta elő a vicc felvezetését a csattanó előtt.
The meeting began with a brief setup explaining the problem.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The story had a long setup.
Hosszú volt a történet felvezetése.
He gave the setup before telling the joke.
Elmondta a felvezetést, mielőtt rátért a viccre.
We heard the setup before the song started.
Maana
Introductory context before main part
Miunganiko ya maneno
joke setup
|story setup
Visawe
introduction (General term for beginning information, not specific to jokes or stories.)
Vinyume
punchline (In jokes, the final line that delivers humor, opposite in function to the setup.)
Mada
entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ufafanuzi
The information given at the start so you understand what happens next.
The initial explanation, situation, or background given before the main story, joke, or event begins.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
setup
IPA
GB/sˈɛtˌʌp/
US/sˈɛtˌʌp/
Silabi na mkazo
setup (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (setup)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: setup
- Plural: setups
Familia ya neno
Semi
set someone up
1/sˈɛt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Cause someone to appear guilty unfairly
To make it look like someone did something wrong when they did not.
Mifano
- They set him up for a crime he didn't commit.
- She was sure her colleague had set her up.
set up shop
1/sˈɛt ˈʌp ʃˈɑp/
idiom
informal
Start operating a business somewhere
To begin doing business in a place.
Mifano
- They set up shop in a busy part of town.
- Several tech companies have set up shop in this district.
setup fee
1/sˈɛtˌʌp fˈi/
fixed phrase
Initial charge for preparation work
Money you pay once so something can be prepared for you to use.
Mifano
- There is a $50 setup fee for new accounts.
- Some phone plans have no setup fee.
set up
1/sˈɛt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
arrange or prepare something
To make something ready to use or start working.
Mifano
- They set up the tent before dark.
- They set up the chairs before the meeting started.
- I need to set up my new phone before I can use it.
- We need to set up the new computer today.
set up
6/sˈɛt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
arrange or prepare
To make something ready, such as a meeting, account, device, or business.
Mifano
- We need to set up a meeting for next week.
- Can you help me set up my new phone?
- They set up a small company together.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I set up an online account.
- She set it up before the guests arrived.