kit out
Definition
Verb (transitive): To provide someone or something with a complete set of necessary equipment, clothing, or tools for a specific purpose or activity. It implies a thorough and complete outfitting.
Usage and Examples
The verb "kit out" is used to describe the action of equipping. It is often followed by the person or thing being equipped and the preposition "with" to introduce the items provided.
- The company kitted out the new employees with laptops and mobile phones.
- We need to kit out the expedition with proper cold-weather gear.
- She spent the weekend kitting out her new apartment with furniture and kitchenware.
Advanced Usage
Passive Voice: Commonly used to describe a state of being fully equipped.
- The laboratory was kitted out with the latest analytical instruments.
- The team arrived, fully kitted out for the mountain climb.
Reflexive Use: Sometimes used when someone equips themselves.
- He kitted himself out in a brand new suit for the interview.
Variants and Related Words
- Kit (verb): A shorter, often British, variant with the same meaning.
- They kitted the boat with a new sail.
- Kit (noun): A set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose.
- a first-aid kit, a tool kit.
- Outfit (verb): A close synonym meaning to provide with necessary equipment, especially clothing.
- The school outfitted the team in new uniforms.
Synonyms
- Equip
- Supply
- Furnish
- Outfit
- Rig out
- Fit out
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Fit out: Has a very similar meaning, often used interchangeably, especially in the context of preparing a space or vehicle.
- They fitted out the van with beds and a small kitchen.
- Rig out: A synonym, sometimes with a slightly more informal or makeshift connotation.
- He was rigged out in his father's old fishing gear.
Verb
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supply with a set of articles or tools
