Rearm: meaning, definitions and examples

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rearm

 

[ ˈrɪərm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military context

To rearm means to provide new arms or weapons to someone or a group. This can involve replenishing a military force's weapons supply or renewing its equipment. Rearming may occur following a disarmament phase or just the need for upgraded weaponry. It can also refer to giving someone the ability to defend themselves again after they have been disarmed.

Synonyms

re-equip, reload, resupply

Examples of usage

  • The country decided to rearm its military forces after years of disarmament.
  • Following the conflict, the faction aimed to rearm in order to protect its interests.
  • The base was rearmed with the latest technology to enhance its defense capabilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "rearm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rearmar

🇮🇳 फिर से सुसज्जित करना

🇩🇪 wieder aufrüsten

🇮🇩 memperlengkapi kembali

🇺🇦 перезаправити

🇵🇱 przywrócić uzbrojenie

🇯🇵 再装備する

🇫🇷 réarmer

🇪🇸 rearmar

🇹🇷 yeniden donatmak

🇰🇷 재무장하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تسليح

🇨🇿 znovu vyzbrojit

🇸🇰 znovu vyzbrojiť

🇨🇳 重新装备

🇸🇮 ponovno oborožiti

🇮🇸 afturvopna

🇰🇿 жарарды қайта жабдықтау

🇬🇪 მეორე შეიარაღება

🇦🇿 yenidən silahlandırmaq

🇲🇽 rearmar

Etymology

The term 'rearm' is a combination of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again,' and the verb 'arm,' which comes from the Latin 'armare,' meaning 'to equip or fit out' with arms or weapons. 'Arm' can be traced back to the Old French 'arme,' which meant a weapon or military equipment, and is related to the Latin word 'arma.' The use of the term has evolved, particularly in military contexts, where it describes the process of regaining or enhancing military capabilities after they have been reduced or eliminated. The concept of rearming gained prominence in the early to mid-20th century, particularly during periods of disarmament and subsequent military buildup before conflicts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,953 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.