verb

configure

kun-FIG-yur/kənˈfɪɡjər/

To arrange something's parts or settings for a particular use.

The woman configures the workstation by positioning the monitor and connecting its cable.

An adult South Asian woman arranges a compact computer workstation, positioning a monitor and connecting its cable to a small desktop computer for use; unlettered screen and no logos.

Etymology

The combination of “together” and “shape” underlies the idea of fashioning something after a pattern. Configuring something applies that idea to arranging it in the form needed for a particular use.

In context

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i uncomment these lines here to configure the dns challenge on my cloudflare provider so i just added the email address and the api key

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More examples

You can configure the app to send daily reminders.
We configured the tables in a circle for group discussions.
She is configuring the printer to use both sides of each sheet.

Forms

configure · configures · configured · configuring

configuration noun — The arrangement of something's parts or settings.

configurable adjective — Able to have settings or components adjusted.

Similar words

arrange: Emphasizes placing things in an order or physical layout.
adjust: Emphasizes changing an existing setup rather than establishing one.
customize: Emphasizes tailoring something to a particular user's preferences or needs.