Reequipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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reequipped

 

[ riˈɛkwɪptɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military equipment

Reequipped is the past tense of the verb re-equip, which means to provide again with equipment. This term is often used in military or technical contexts where units are outfitted with new or upgraded gear. The re-equipping process can involve various types of resources, including weaponry, tools, or machinery, depending on the needs at hand. It is essential for maintaining operational effectiveness and can reflect advancements in technology or strategy.

Synonyms

rearm, refit, revamp, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • The troops were reequipped with advanced weaponry before the mission.
  • After the equipment failure, the team was quickly reequipped.
  • They were reequipped for the new training program.
  • The naval fleet was reequipped to improve its capabilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "reequipped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reequipado

🇮🇳 फिर से सुसज्जित

🇩🇪 neu ausgestattet

🇮🇩 dilengkapi kembali

🇺🇦 перев Equiped

🇵🇱 ponownie wyposażony

🇯🇵 再装備された

🇫🇷 rééquipé

🇪🇸 reequipado

🇹🇷 yeniden donatılmış

🇰🇷 재장비된

🇸🇦 مجهز مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu vybavený

🇸🇰 znovu vybavený

🇨🇳 重新装备

🇸🇮 ponovno opremljen

🇮🇸 endur útbúinn

🇰🇿 қайта жабдықталған

🇬🇪 მחדש აღჭურვილი

🇦🇿 yenidən təchiz olunmuş

🇲🇽 reequipado

Etymology

The word 'reequipped' is derived from the prefix 're-', which indicates 'again' or 'back', and the root word 'equip', originating from the Latin 'aequipare', meaning 'to make equal, to equip'. The transformation into English involved adapting the term to fit the phonetic and grammatical rules of the language. 'Equip' has been used in English since the late 14th century, initially in the context of providing tools for a particular job or duty. The prefix 're-' was appended to indicate the act of equipping something again, making 'reequipped' a term that has been particularly useful in contexts that require updated or renewed supplies or tools. This evolution illustrates the language's capability of adapting existing terms for new phenomena, especially in fields that demand precision and clarity, such as military operations and technological advancements. The usage of 'reequipped' has grown in contexts where continual upgrading is necessary to maintain efficacy and preparedness.