1. the way something is organized or arranged
2. equipment or apparatus needed for a particular activity
3. a situation in which someone is deliberately deceived or made to appear guilty
Usage: informal

Examples

• The classroom setup allowed for group discussions.
• We need a better audio setup for the presentation.
• The whole thing was a setup to make him look bad.
• The software setup took about an hour.
• Their home office setup is very efficient.
• The camping setup included tents and cooking equipment.
• She suspected it was a setup when everyone arrived early.