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equip¹ Definition

equip (ē kwip′, i-)

transitive verb equipped′, equip′·ping

  1. to provide with what is needed; outfit troops equipped for battle
  2. to prepare by training, instruction, etc.
  3. to dress (oneself) for a certain purpose

Etymology: Fr équiper < OFr esquiper, to embark, put out to sea, prob. < ON skipa, to arrange, make ready < skip, ship

equip² Definition

equip

equipment

equip Synonyms

equip

v.

  1. To supply

    furnish, outfit, implement; see provide 1.

  2. To array

    adorn, deck, dress; see clothe, decorate. See syn. study at furnish.

equip Usage Examples

Object

  • kitchen: Well equipped fitted kitchen with twin oven range cooker.
  • gym: The sports center also houses several sports halls, a large fully equipped gym, on-site sports scientists, nutritionists & physios.
  • gymnasium: The Spa has a fully equipped gymnasium, separated from the stunning wet areas by a glass wall.
  • laboratory: A second, fully equipped laboratory will be assembled by early in 2002.
  • studio: Full Cost This course allows for personally directed study using the specially equipped studio with guidance from an experienced tutor.
  • graduate: It equips graduates with the all-round skills that are necessary to succeed in a constantly developing business environment.

Preposition: with

  • cooker: The kitchen is equipped with an electric cooker, microwave, washing machine.
  • dishwasher: Kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, 4 ring ceramic hob, oven, grill, microwave, fridge with freezer section.
  • oven: Kitchen The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with microwave oven, gas hob and electric oven and crockery for up to four persons.
  • conditioning: The seats were made of leather and the car was equipped with air conditioning, power windows, rear-view mirrors and radio aerial.
  • amenity: The houses are spacious and equipped with modern amenities, also included are blinds and fitted carpets.
  • air-conditioning: However, the school building is equipped with air-conditioning.

Infinitive complement

  • cater: Should your function require background music through drinks reception and dinner, SPECIAL EDITION is well equipped to cater for all your needs.
  • cope: The pub features a well equipped trade kitchen and a large ground floor cellar ideally equipped to cope with the large wet sales.
  • handle: You feel more confident and better equipped to handle stress!
  • deal: HMRC is not equipped to deal with tax evasion through the informal economy.
  • respond: By highlighting gaps in service provision, the organization is equipped to respond confidently to those gaps.
  • compete: Guernsey funds will be better equipped to compete in an expanding global market.

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: Every unit was fully equipped to receive an Iraqi refugee family.
  • well: Well equipped fitted kitchen with twin oven range cooker.