B2verbtechnologywork
US/kənˈfɪɡ.jər/
UK/kənˈfɪɡ.ə/
to set up a computer, program or device so that it works in the way you want
In context
The technician will configure your new laptop before your first day.
You can configure the software to send reports every Monday morning.
It took me an hour to configure the printer for the whole floor.
Words that go with configure
verb + noun
- configure a deviceFollow these steps to configure a device.
- configure the settingsConfigure the settings before you start.
- configure the networkHe will configure the network for the new office.
- configure a routerConfigure a router with a strong password.
verb + adverb
- configure manuallyYou can configure it manually if needed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
configure on the systemCorrect: configure the system