setup
[noun]
Synonyms: arrangement, conditions, organization, regime, structure, system

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

set·up (sětp)
n.
► The way in which something is constituted, arranged, or planned.
► The gathering and organization of the equipment needed for an operation, procedure, or task.
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■ Physical makeup; physique.
■ Body posture or carriage, especially militarily erect bearing.
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■ Informal. The collective ingredients, such as ice, mixers, and glasses, necessary for serving various alcoholic drinks. Often used in the plural.
■ A table setting, as in a restaurant.
► A camera position, as for a particular shot in a scene being filmed.
► Slang.
■ A contest prearranged to result in an easy or faked victory.
■ An endeavor intentionally made easy.
■ A deceptive scheme, such as a fraud or hoax.
► A plan or strategy for a projected course of action.
► Sports. A play or pass that creates a scoring opportunity.

[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲

setup
an arrangement, the details of a situation
My uncle has a very nice setup at his office.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

setup
n. phr. (stress on "set")
1. Arrangement, management, circumstances.
Boy, you really have a wonderful setup in your office!
I just can't do my work in such a messy setup!
2. Financial arrangement.
It is a fairly generous setup sending your uncle $1,000 a month.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲