configure

verb

con·​fig·​ure kən-ˈfi-gyər 

 especially British  -ˈfi-gə

configured; configuring

transitive verb

: to set up for operation especially in a particular way

a fighter plane configured for the Malaysian air force

Examples of configure in a Sentence

The instructions tell you how to configure the kit correctly.

The plane is configured for military use.

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there’s development experience – necessary to configure and develop on the platform to ensure that the workflows are put into place. —Ryan Craig, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

It can also be configured to run the moment the camera is plugged into the USB port. —David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024

The modular set can be configured in multiple ways, with 12 sectional pieces that can form two sofas and four chairs, one extra-large sectional, and more. —Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024

Its program control system automatically configures permissions for known good programs and scrutinizes the behavior of unknowns. —PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English configuren (as past participle configurid) "to model on, conform to," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French configurer "to compare, form," borrowed from Latin configūrāre "to mold, shape," from con- con- + figūrāre "to shape, form, make a likeness of" — more at figure entry 2

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing configure

• pre-configure

Kids Definition

configure

verb

con·​fig·​ure kən-ˈfig-yər 

configured; configuring

: to set up for operation especially in a particular way

ships configured for observation