S: (v) set up (set_up%2:30:00::), lay out (lay_out%2:30:00::), set (set%2:30:12::) (get ready for a particular purpose or event) "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery"
S: (v) lay out (lay_out%2:40:00::) (spend or invest) "lay out thousands on gold"; "he laid out a fortune in the hope of making a huge profit"