equip

verb
UK: /ɪˈkwɪp/
US: /ɪˈkwɪp/

  1. To provide someone or something with necessary items for a particular purpose.

    1. We need to equip the office with computers.
    2. The soldiers were fully equip before the mission began to ensure their success.

  2. To furnish or prepare for action or a task, often involving skills or qualities.

    1. The class will equip you with the skills needed.
    2. Her experience equip her to handle any situation with confidence and ease.

Synonyms

furnish provide supply prepare outfit gear
equip adjective

  1. Being prepared or furnished with what is needed.

    1. The team is well equip for the match.
    2. Make sure you are equip before leaving for the long journey to the mountains.
equip phrasal-verb

  1. To provide with the items needed for a specific purpose. (Phrasal verb: equip with)

    1. We equip the car with snow tires.
    2. They equip the rescue team with advanced gear before a dangerous mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "equip" in English means: To provide someone or something with necessary items for a particular purpose., To furnish or prepare for action or a task, often involving skills or qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "equip" is /ɪˈkwɪp/ in British English and /ɪˈkwɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equip": furnish, provide, supply, prepare, outfit, gear.

Example usage of "equip": "We need to equip the office with computers.". More examples on the page.