equip

[ɪˈkwɪp]
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equipping - equip

To equip something means to give it the tools or supplies it needs to work properly.

When we talk about equipping a new employee at work, we mean giving them the necessary things like a computer, phone, and training to do their job. For example, if you just got hired as a teacher, your school would probably want to equip you with a classroom, textbooks, and teaching materials so you can get started right away. Similarly, when we talk about equipping a car for a long road trip, we mean loading it up with things like food, water, maps, and a spare tire, so the driver has everything they need on the journey.

How common is "equip"?

Word equip is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

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