set up

preparare, installare

Preparare attrezzature o un luogo perché possano essere utilizzati.

In inglese semplice: You prepare equipment or a place so that people can use it.

• Please set up the camera.
• We set up the equipment before lunch.
• Have you set it up yet?

Come si usa: set up something / set something up (Can you set the printer up?)

Sinonimi: prepare, install

Espressioni comuni: set up equipment, set up a computer, set up something

organizzare, ordinare

Disporre le cose in un ordine chiaro e logico.

In inglese semplice: You arrange things in a clear order that makes sense.

• Set up the files by name.
• She set up her collection in alphabetical order.
• How have you set up the folders?

Come si usa: set something up by something (We set the files up by date.)

Sinonimi: organize, arrange, order

Espressioni comuni: set up files, set up folders, set up a collection

fondare, avviare

Creare e avviare un’impresa, un gruppo o un’organizzazione.

In inglese semplice: You start a business, group, or organization.

• They set up a shop.
• She set up a charity to help families.
• Would you like to set up your own business?

Come si usa: set up something / set something up (They set a small company up together.)

Sinonimi: start, establish, found

Contrari: close down

Espressioni comuni: set up a business, set up a charity, set up shop

organizzare, fissare

Pianificare un evento o un’attività e occuparsi dei preparativi.

In inglese semplice: You plan and arrange an event or activity.

• Let's set up a meeting.
• She set up an interview for Friday.
• Who will set up the next training session?

Come si usa: set up something with someone (I set up a meeting with the manager.)

Sinonimi: arrange, organize, schedule

Contrari: cancel

Espressioni comuni: set up a meeting, set up an interview, set up a visit

montare, allestire

Costruire o assemblare una struttura, di solito destinata a un uso temporaneo.

In inglese semplice: You build or put together a structure, usually one that will be used for a short time.

• Let's set up the tent.
• The traders set up stalls in the square.
• Where should we set up camp tonight?

Come si usa: set up something / set something up (We set the tent up beside the river.)

Sinonimi: put up, erect, assemble

Contrari: take down

Espressioni comuni: set up a tent, set up camp, set up a stage

configurare, installare

Collegare o regolare un dispositivo per renderlo pronto all’uso.

In inglese semplice: You connect or adjust a device so that it is ready to use.

• I can set up your printer.
• We set up the new computer yesterday.
• Have you finished setting up the camera?

Come si usa: set up something / set something up (Let me set your new phone up.)

Sinonimi: configure, install, prepare

Espressioni comuni: set up a phone, set up a printer, set up a camera

prepararsi, sistemarsi

Preparare tutto prima di iniziare un’attività.

In inglese semplice: You get everything ready before starting an activity.

• We need to get set up.
• She got set up for the video call.
• How long will it take to get set up?

Come si usa: get set up for something (We need to get set up for the lesson.); get set up to do something (I'm getting set up to paint the room.)

Sinonimi: get ready, prepare

Espressioni comuni: get set up, set up beforehand, set up early

equipaggiare, fornire

Dare a qualcuno le attrezzature o le altre cose di cui ha bisogno.

In inglese semplice: You give someone the equipment or other things they need.

• They set me up with a phone.
• The club set us up with camping equipment.
• Can you set her up with everything she needs?

Come si usa: set someone up with something (The school set each teacher up with a laptop.)

Sinonimi: equip, supply, provide for

Espressioni comuni: set someone up, set up new employees