Phrasal Verbs

set up (3)

This page is about the phrasal verb set up (3)

Meaning

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity

Synonym

organize, arrange

For example

  • set up sth We've set up a meeting with some of our biggest clients.

  • set sth up The government agrees that a public enquiry is needed and they promised to set one up within the next few days.

Quick Quiz

If your boss asks you to set up a meeting, you have to

a. arrange the meeting

b. run the meeting

c. record the meeting
a) arrange the meeting b) run the meeting c) record the meeting

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