- to establish
- to set up
- to be tenable
- to hold water
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of founding or starting something, such as an organization, institution, or system.
He decided to establish a new company.
Generated: This usage implies the arrangement or configuration of something, typically to initiate its operations or functions.
She will set up a small art studio at home.
Generated: This meaning indicates that something is viable or able to be defended, often in terms of an argument or theory.
His viewpoint is not tenable in the debate.
Generated: Similar to being tenable, this phrase is used to describe a claim or argument that is valid or can withstand scrutiny.
His explanation does not hold water under scrutiny.