configure

//kənˈfɪɡ.jər//
B2Frequency Level 11Technical
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Verb

configureInfinitive
configurePresent tense
configuredPast tense
configuredPast participle
configuringPresent participle
configuresThird-person singular
1

To arrange or set up the parts or elements of something, especially a computer system or software, so that it works in a particular way.

You need to configure the software before you can use it.

2

To design or adapt something to form a specific arrangement or meet particular requirements.

The architect configured the office layout to maximize natural light.