to establish / the establishment

'Establish' is often used as a more formal way of saying ‘set up’ – in other words to start  something new and get it going. The noun is 'establishment' and this is sometimes used to mean an organisation or, in a more general way, to refer to the people or organisations which have the power in a society. See 'find out' for another meaning of 'establish'.

The company established a network of local agents to communicate directly with their clients.

The new interest in environmental issues led to the establishment of several political parties and pressure groups in the 1970's.

He decided not to follow his father into the banking business because he didn't want to become part of the establishment.

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