To Establish
To Set Up
transitive verb, ichidan verb
Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means establish so the verb vocab version is to establish, or to set up.
設ける is a formal word that suggests setting up something in order to prep for future needs or events. If you want to ensure smooth operation or governance, for example, you might set up rules (ルールを設ける) or establish an office (オフィスを設ける). You can even use it to say you’ll arrange a drinking party (酒の席を設ける), in which case it probably means the party has a more formal purpose like networking or discussion.
What are you going to establish? How about a system for mowing (もう) lawns? It's very important that lawns are mowed according to an established system, you know. How do you mow yours?
トーフグがついに日本支店を設けるというウワサを聞いたんだけど、本当かな？
I heard a rumor that Tofugu is finally going to set up a branch in Japan, but I wonder if it's true.
社長、今度はオフィスにサウナを設けるつもりらしいですよ。
I heard that the president is planning to set up a sauna in the office this time.
コウイチは、新しい従業員規則を設けることを検討しているようです。
Apparently Koichi is considering establishing new rules for his employees.