set up shop

A term used when somebody camps or stays unwanted in a location for a prolonged period of time.

Look at that pakistani in the street! He's about to set up shop!

by Chrisx2 January 9, 2007

setting up shop

The act of preparing oneself for a session of sex with oneself (jerking off).

I forgot my backpack and when I ran back in to my apartment I caught my roommate setting up shop.

by jeff74033 April 14, 2008