set up as (something)

phrasal verb

set up as (something); setting up as (something); sets up as (something)

: to start one's own business

She set up as a wedding planner.

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For those who haven’t tuned in, each episode of The Pitt is set up as one hour in the day of life of a Pittsburgh hospital, so by the time the 10-episode first season has been completed, viewers will have experienced an entire shift in the ER. —

Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025 The winner of Pereira-Volkov would appear to be set up as the No. 1 contender. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Alternatively, it can be set up as a master bedroom or again can have multiple bunkbeds fitted, depending on requirements. —

Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025 Aiper has announced a new smart watering solution at CES 2025 that could be as easy to set up as a traditional lawn sprinkler. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for set up as (something)

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