tendersetup

noun
UK /ˈtɛndəˌsɛtʌp/
US /ˈtɛndərˌsɛtʌp/

A tendersetup is the way you get something ready in a soft and gentle way.

The teacher did a tendersetup for the new kids so they would not feel scared.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A gentle way of arranging things before an event.

The tendersetup of the party room made everyone feel calm.

3. The soft first steps of getting a project going.

We finished the tendersetup and then started the real work.

4. A kind plan to help someone feel ready.

Her tendersetup helped the shy dog meet the other pets.