rig

verb
UK: /rɪɡ/
US: /rɪɡ/

  1. To arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed.

    1. They tried to rig the game.
    2. The investigation showed that the election had been rigged.

  2. To dishonestly control or affect the normal activity of something in order to get an advantage.

    1. Don't let them rig the price.
    2. The company was accused of rigging bids to win contracts.

Synonyms

outfit arrange truck gear manipulate
rig noun

  1. Equipment or machinery for a particular purpose.

    1. I like his new rig.
    2. The drilling rig was brought in to start the oil extraction.

  2. A vehicle, especially a large truck.

    1. I saw a big rig today.
    2. The semi-rig carried goods across several state lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rig" in English means: To arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed., To dishonestly control or affect the normal activity of something in order to get an advantage..

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

Synonyms for "rig": outfit, arrange, truck, gear, manipulate.

Example usage of "rig": "They tried to rig the game.". More examples on the page.