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rig up
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb rig up has 1 sense
  1. rig up - erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure; "Can he rig up a P.A. system?"
    --1 is one way to     assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Rig up refers to the act of assembling or setting up something quickly, usually in an improvised or makeshift manner.

Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase: rig up

Senses:

Sense 1: To assemble or set up something quickly and temporarily.

Sense 2: To create or devise a makeshift solution or contraption.

Usages:

  1. He rig up the tent in the backyard for an impromptu camping experience.
  2. She rig up a homemade pulley system to carry heavy objects.
  3. We had to rig up a makeshift stage for the school play.
  4. The mechanic will rig up a temporary fix until the replacement parts arrive.

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