verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To set up or arrange something in advance so that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking. transitive
2. 2
   To set up or configure a software system or hardware device with standard settings before selling or implementing it. transitive

Etymology

From pre- + configure.

Related phrases

set up

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