equip
/i'kwip/
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The team must equip themselves with safety gear before entering the construction site.
Definition
- Verb:
- To provide with necessary items or resources for a particular purpose or task: This is the core meaning, focusing on supplying the tools, machinery, clothing, or other physical items required for an activity.
- To prepare or furnish with qualities, skills, or knowledge needed for a specific role or situation: This meaning extends to non-physical preparation, such as education or training.
Examples of Usage
- Verb (Providing Physical Items):
- The laboratory was equipped with the latest microscopes.
- We need to equip the new office with desks and computers.
- Verb (Providing Skills/Qualities):
- A good education equips students to think critically.
- His military training equipped him to handle high-pressure situations.
Advanced Usage
- "to equip oneself": To prepare oneself by obtaining necessary items or knowledge.
- Before the trek, she equipped herself with a sturdy backpack and a detailed map.
- "well-equipped / poorly-equipped": Adjectives describing the adequacy of provisions.
- The well-equipped kitchen made cooking a pleasure.
- The poorly-equipped clinic struggled to treat patients.
Variants and Related Words
- Equipment (n): The set of necessary tools, clothing, or machinery for a particular purpose.
- The camping equipment was packed in the car.
- Equipper (n): One who equips (less common).
- Re-equip (v): To equip again or with new items.
- The company decided to re-equip the factory with automated systems.
Synonyms
- Supply: To make (something needed) available to someone.
- Furnish: To provide or supply (often for a room or building).
- Outfit: To provide with a set of clothes or equipment.
- Arm: To supply with tools or means, often for defense or a struggle (e.g., ).
- Prepare: To make ready for use or consideration.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Equip" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The verb is typically used transitively with "with.")
Related Idioms
- "Equipped for": Prepared or supplied for a specific challenge or task.
- Is the team equipped for the difficulties ahead?
- "Equipped to": Having the necessary ability, skill, or means to do something.
- He is not equipped to deal with such complex legal matters.
The team must equip themselves with safety gear before entering the construction site.
Verb
- provide with abilities or understanding
- She was never equipped to be a dancer
- provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities