Business Start-Up Terms

noun a particular arrangement or structure of a group of people or things

• The geological formation of the mountain range took millions of years.
• The soccer team's formation was a 4-4-2 for today's match.
• I love watching the dancers' formation during the halftime show.
• The formation of a strong bond between the siblings was evident in their actions.

noun the establishment or foundation of an organization or institution

• The inception of the new policy began with a thorough analysis of the current situation.
• The band's inception happened when the members met at a local music festival.
• The app has been popular since its inception, it's really lit!
• The inception of her idea sparked a wave of creativity throughout the team.

noun a prearranged meeting or gathering

verb to establish or arrange something

• The company hired a professional team to set up the new office space.
• I helped my friend set up his new computer over the weekend.
• Let's set up a hangout at the park this weekend.
• She carefully set up the pieces on the chessboard, planning her next move.

noun the way in which equipment is arranged for a particular purpose

verb to establish or put in place

• The IT department is responsible for the setup of all new computer systems.
• I'll help you with the setup of your new phone later.
• Let's get this setup done ASAP.
• The setup for the event was flawless, everything was perfectly arranged.