Meaning of the word setup in English

What does setup mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

setup

US /ˈset̬ˌʌp/
UK /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

Noun

1.

the way in which something, especially an organization or equipment, is organized or arranged

Example:
The new office setup is much more efficient.
He explained the entire setup of the experiment.
2.

a trick or scheme, especially one intended to incriminate or deceive someone

Example:
It was all a setup to make him look guilty.
He realized he had fallen into a clever setup.
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