How to Pronounce "set up shop somewhere"
expression
SET-uhp-SHOP-SUM-wair
SET-up-SHOP-SUM-wair
Definition
To start a business or begin working in a particular place. It can also be used informally for starting some activity somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɑp/ /ˈsəmˌwɛɹ
British English
sˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɒp/ /sˈʌmweə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-uhp-SHOP-SUM-wair
UK
SET-up-SHOP-SUM-wair
Listen in Context
They plan to set up shop downtown next month.
My parents set up shop in this neighborhood thirty years ago.
A fruit vendor set up shop at the corner this morning.
After college, she decided to set up shop online instead of renting a store.