Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

7.1 set up (present tense)

7.1.1 Mary is speaking with her personal assistant, Logan.

Mary: Hi Logan. I need to set up a meeting with Nathan Williams.

Logan: Nathan Williams… Sure. When for?

Mary: Could you check my schedule and ask Nathan for his availability?

Logan: Of course. No problem.

Mary: Thanks.

7.1.2 Some students at a college are concerned about the environmental impact of the

college. The students are speaking to their teacher about this.

Student A: We are really concerned that this college isn’t doing enough to

protect the environment.

Teacher:  In  that  case,  why  don’t  you  set  up  an  environmental  group  for

students and speak to the college about your concerns?

Student B: I don’t think the college will listen to us.

Teacher: It will if the group is large enough.

Student A: Ok. That’s a good idea. Let’s set one up.

Student B: We’ll have to think of a good name for it.

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