set-up
Frame job scenario
A set-up is an arrangement or configuration—the way something is organized or positioned: What's the set-up for tonight's event?
It also means a scheme to deceive or entrap someone: The whole thing was a set-up.
In comedy, a set-up is the opening part of a joke that prepares for the punchline.
The hyphenated form is less common than the solid *setup*.
Arrangement of parts
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- placementPutting somewhere specific
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
structure · positioning · array · composition · format · design · pattern · assembly
Device for catching animals
- frameSupporting outer structure
- stingSharp wound from insect
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- conArgument against
deception · plot · conspiracy · entrapment · framing · ambush · ruse · manipulation
Arranging for future events
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- equipmentTools for a task
- readinessState of being prepared
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
groundwork · logistics · coordination · outfitting · scheduling · briefing · prepping · rehearsal
Equipment for a task
- equipmentTools for a task
- rigEquipment arrangement or vehicle
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
configuration · workstation · hardware · software · network · platform · infrastructure · installation
Creating an organization originally
- creationMaking something exist
- launchSet into motion
- startupNew business enterprise
- inceptionFounding moment
formation · inauguration · initiation · introduction · rollout · opening · kickoff · debut
configuration
Arrangement of parts
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- placementPutting somewhere specific
alignment · structure · positioning · array · composition · format · design · pattern · assembly · installation
trap
Device for catching animals
con · deception · plot · conspiracy · entrapment · framing · ambush · ruse · manipulation · patsy
planning
Arranging for future events
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- equipmentTools for a task
- readinessState of being prepared
provisioning · groundwork · logistics · coordination · outfitting · scheduling · briefing · prepping · rehearsal · packing
apparatus
Equipment for a task
kit · configuration · workstation · hardware · software · network · platform · infrastructure · installation · components
founding
Creating an organization originally
inception · formation · inauguration · initiation · introduction · rollout · opening · kickoff · debut · genesis
set-uphonesty
Truthfulness, sincerity
fair dealing · transparency · straight shooting · good faith · protection
set-upteardown
Deliberate structure removal
dismantling · breakdown · takedown · disassembly · chaos
set-uppunchline
Humor's final delivery
payoff · main event · climax · resolution · conclusion