Pronunciation

/ɪˈkwɪp/

Definitions

• Verb: (transitive) To furnish or supply with whatever is necessary for a specific purpose; to provide with tools, weapons, equipment, skills, or other requisites. Example: “The expedition was well-equipped for the journey ahead.”
• Verb: (intransitive) To get oneself ready or prepared, often with reference to a particular activity or situation. Example: “Before hiking, we need to equip ourselves with proper boots and jackets.”
• Noun: The act of equipping or the state of being equipped; also, the things provided or used for a particular purpose. Example: “Modern technology has greatly improved the equipment on offer.”

Phrases

• “Equip with”: To provide something with necessary items or tools. Example: “The ship was equipped with advanced navigation systems.”
• “Be equipped for”: To be ready or prepared for something. Example: “Thanks to her extensive training, she was fully equipped for the marathon.”

Example Sentences

• Verb (transitive): “The school is equipping its science labs with new microscopes.”
• Verb (intransitive): “The soldiers spent weeks equipping themselves for the upcoming mission.”
• Noun: “A lack of proper equipment can hinder any project’s success.”

Synonyms

• Outfit (with)
• Furnish
• Supply
• Arm (for military contexts)
• Prepare
• Provision
• Fit (out)
• Equipage (noun - referring to the collection of equipment or gear)