to establish a business or an organization.

Some companies have set up shop in other countries, like China.

UN agencies have set up shop all over the world.

Opposite of: close up shop

• put someone in their place
• put someone in the picture
• put someone in the shade
• put someone off stride
• put someone off their stride
• put someone off the scent
• put someone on a collision course
• put someone on a pedestal
• put someone on edge
• put someone on the map
• put someone on the right track
• put someone on the shelf
• put someone on the spot
• put someone out of action
• put someone out of its misery
• put someone out of mind
• put someone out of misery
• put someone out of their misery
• put someone out of your mind
• put someone out to pasture
• put someone over knee
• put someone over the top
• put someone over your knee
• put someone's back up
• put someone's mind at ease