configure
To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a…To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking
» These links can be configured by site administrators.
Meaning
1 sensesTo set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking
Users may configure the settings to enhance their experience.
konfigurieren
конфигури́роватьkonfigurírovatʹ, сконфигури́роватьskonfigurírovatʹ
set up for a particular purpose
Examples
4 sentencesThese links can be configured by site administrators.
I need to configure this server with an appropriate firewall system.
The system administrator has configured your system such that this installation is not permitted.
It'll need to be configured.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Old French configurer, from Latin configurare. See configurate.From Old French configurer, from Latin configurare. See configurate.
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Forms
configures, configuring, configured, configured| Base form | configure · to configure |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | configures |
| Present participle | configuring |
| Past simple | configured |
| Past participle | configured |
regular · Lesson
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle