equip (Meaning)

Wordnet

equip (v)

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

provide with abilities or understanding

Webster

equip (v. t.)

To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops.

To dress up; to array; accouter.

equip Sentence Examples

  1. The hiker equipped himself with all the necessary gear before embarking on his trek through the wilderness.
  2. The doctor equipped the operating room with state-of-the-art medical technology.
  3. The soldier was equipped with a rifle, a helmet, and a bulletproof vest.
  4. The engineer equipped the machine with sensors to measure its performance.
  5. The athlete was equipped with the latest sports clothing and equipment.
  6. The student was equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
  7. The carpenter was equipped with a variety of tools for his work.
  8. The firefighter was equipped with protective gear to enter the burning building.
  9. The pilot was equipped with instruments to navigate and operate the aircraft.
  10. The explorer was equipped with a map, a compass, and a GPS device to find his way through the jungle.

FAQs About the word equip

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose, provide with abilities or understandingTo furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit ou

qualify,prepare, ready,enable, teach, train, empower, tailor, adjust, habituate

strip,deprive, strip, divest, deprive, divest, dispossess,dispossess,

The hiker equipped himself with all the necessary gear before embarking on his trek through the wilderness.

The doctor equipped the operating room with state-of-the-art medical technology.

The soldier was equipped with a rifle, a helmet, and a bulletproof vest.

The engineer equipped the machine with sensors to measure its performance.