configurar

Senses

1. 1.

   to configure, to set up

   to arrange settings or parameters of a device, software, or system

2. 2.

   to constitute, to represent

   to form or establish something as a particular type or category

3. 3.

   to configure, to shape

   to give form or structure to something

Examples

• "Preciso configurar meu novo celular antes de usá-lo."

  I need to configure my new phone before using it.

• "Esse comportamento pode configurar assédio moral no trabalho."

  This behavior may constitute workplace harassment.

• "Vou configurar a rede Wi-Fi para você."

  I'll set up the Wi-Fi network for you.

Usage

Very common in technology contexts (configurar o computador, configurar a internet). In legal/formal registers, often means "to constitute" or "to characterize as" (configurar um crime). The reflexive form "configurar-se" is also frequently used.