Set up shop Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɑp
SET-up-SHAHP
sˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɒp
SET-up-SHOP
Definition
To start a business or begin operating in a particular place, usually by opening a new shop, office, or service.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for small businesses or entrepreneurs. Can refer to physical shops or other services ('set up shop online'). Sometimes used figuratively for starting any operation.
Spanish: abrir un negocio - establecersePortuguese (BR): abrir um negócio - estabelecer-sePortuguese (PT): abrir um negócio - instalar-seChinese (Simplified): 开店 - 开业Chinese (Traditional): 開店 - 開業Hindi: दुकान खोलना - कारोबार शुरू करनाArabic: افتتح متجرًا - بدأ نشاطا تجاريًاBengali: দোকান খুলা - ব্যবসা শুরু করাRussian: открыть бизнес - открыть магазинJapanese: 店を開く - ビジネスを始めるVietnamese: mở cửa hàng - bắt đầu kinh doanhKorean: 가게를 차리다 - 사업을 시작하다Turkish: iş yeri açmak - dükkan açmakUrdu: دکان کھولنا - کاروبار شروع کرناIndonesian: membuka usaha - membuka toko
Example Sentences
My parents decided to set up shop in the city center.
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We want to set up shop near the train station.
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She plans to set up shop after graduating from college.
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Last summer, a group of friends set up shop selling smoothies at the beach.
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Many tech startups set up shop online instead of renting physical space.
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If you set up shop here, you’ll get a lot of foot traffic from tourists.
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