Definition

Verb: - To provide with new or additional equipment again; to furnish with necessary tools, machinery, or supplies for a second or subsequent time.

Usage

The verb "re-equip" is used to describe the action of supplying something (typically a facility, organization, or group) with equipment again. This often implies an upgrade, replacement, or replenishment of tools, machinery, or gear to restore or improve functionality. It is commonly used in contexts involving industry, military, or sports.

Examples

• The company decided to re-equip the entire production line with automated robots.
• After the fire, the factory was closed for six months to re-equip.
• The government allocated funds to re-equip the army with modern vehicles.

Advanced Usage

• "to re-equip for": To supply with new equipment for a specific purpose or challenge.
  • The research team had to re-equip for the Arctic expedition.
• "to re-equip with": To supply with a specific type of new equipment.
  • The hospital was re-equipped with the latest MRI scanners.

Variants and Related Words

• Re-equipment (noun): The action or process of re-equipping, or the new equipment itself.
  • The re-equipment of the laboratory was costly but necessary.

Synonyms

• Refit: To repair or restore, especially a ship, with new parts and equipment.
• Re-outfit: To provide with a new set of equipment or clothes.
• Retool: To adapt or equip (a factory or industry) with new tools, especially for a new purpose.

Antonyms

• Disarm: To deprive of weapons or equipment.
• Strip: To remove all equipment, fittings, or accessories from.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Re-equip" itself is not commonly used with particles to form distinct phrasal verbs. The meaning is typically conveyed through prepositions like "for" or "with," as shown in Advanced Usage.)

Verb

1. re-equip a factory or plant