set up

Meaning

To start or arrange something, such as a business, a meeting, or a device.

Examples

1. They set up a small online shop last year. US UK
2. Can you set up a meeting for Friday? US UK
3. It took me an hour to set up the new printer. US UK

How to use it

Set up is very useful at work. It can mean to create a company, to arrange a meeting, or to prepare equipment. It can be separated: set up a business or set it up.

Common mistake

Not: He setted up a company.
Say: He set up a company. (The past form of set is set.)