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

Additionally, configure your system to block excessive login attempts and use real-time monitoring tools to detect suspicious activity. 3. —Ruchir Brahmbhatt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

This week, the planets are configured in such a way that all of them will be present in the sky at dusk from mostly anywhere on Earth. —Katrina Miller, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Emery has configured a build-up style that coaxes opponents into pressing before playing through the space left, chiefly from deep-lying midfielder Youri Tielemans. —Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

The Global 7500’s four living zones can be configured by each client, including a club suite, conference suite with dining options, and a principal suite, with a permanent bed and stand-up shower. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for configure

• disfigure
• prefigure
• figure
• reconfigure

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