Equip: meaning, definitions and examples

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equip

 

[ ɪˈkwɪp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to use or provide with necessary tools or equipment

Equip means to provide with necessary tools or equipment. It can also refer to preparing someone for a particular situation or task by providing them with the necessary resources.

Synonyms

arm, outfit, supply

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were equipped with the latest technology for their mission.
  • The training program is designed to equip employees with the skills needed for success.
Context #2 | Noun

the necessary items or tools for a particular purpose

As a noun, equip refers to the necessary items or tools for a particular purpose. It can also refer to the process of outfitting or equipping someone or something.

Synonyms

apparatus, gear, tools

Examples of usage

  • The camping store has a wide selection of outdoor equipment.
  • The equipment needed for the experiment was carefully organized and prepared.

Translations

Translations of the word "equip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equipar

🇮🇳 सुसज्जित करना (सामान देना)

🇩🇪 ausrüsten

🇮🇩 membekali

🇺🇦 обладнати

🇵🇱 wyposażyć

🇯🇵 装備する (そうびする)

🇫🇷 équiper

🇪🇸 equipar

🇹🇷 donatmak

🇰🇷 장비하다

🇸🇦 تجهيز

🇨🇿 vybavit

🇸🇰 vybaviť

🇨🇳 装备 (zhuāngbèi)

🇸🇮 opremiti

🇮🇸 búnaður

🇰🇿 жабдықтау

🇬🇪 აღჭურვა

🇦🇿 təchiz etmək

🇲🇽 equipar

Etymology

The word 'equip' originated from the Latin word 'aequipare', which means 'to make equal'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Initially, it was used in the sense of 'to furnish with an adequate supply of whatever is requisite'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of providing necessary tools or resources for a particular purpose.

See also: equipment, equipoise, equipped, equipping.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,455, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.