establishverb/ɛs.tɐ.bɨˈle.ʃeɾ/highes·ta·be·le·cerPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo set up or lay the groundwork for something.They plan to establish a new branch in the city.The committee will establish guidelines for the project.synfoundset upinitiateantdissolvedisbandterminateCommon collocationsestablish a businessestablish a connectionestablish a ruleEtymologyDo latim 'stabilire'Related wordsestabelecimentoestabelecidoestabelecer-se