establish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
Definition
set up or found
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We established a strategic partnership to expand our distribution network overseas.
Word Family
Synonyms
- foundfood and lodging provided in addition to money
- set uphaving a meaning similar to establish
- institutean association organized to promote art or science or education
Collocations
- Easy establish contact withto establish contact with, meaning to set up or found
- Medium establish a branch officeto establish a branch office, meaning to set up or found
- Hard establish standard operating proceduresto establish standard operating procedures, meaning to set up or found
- Very Hard establish binding judicial precedentto establish binding judicial precedent, meaning to set up or found
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.