equip — to provide someone or something with the necessary items for a particular purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide someone or something with the necessary items for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkwɪp/
Example Sentences
- My mom equipped me with snacks, chargers, and emergency cash before I left for college.
- The company will equip all employees with laptops and smartphones.
- He equipped his car with fuzzy dice and a disco ball to impress his date.
equip
VERB[/ɪˈkwɪp/]
to provide someone or something with the necessary items for a particular purpose
The expedition team carefully equip themselves with ropes, helmets, and oxygen tanks before the climb.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French équiper, originally meaning 'to prepare a ship' or 'to fit out a vessel'. The term gradually expanded beyond maritime contexts to acquire the general sense of 'to furnish with necessary items or gear'.
Breakdown
French équiper (to fit out, to equip) is composed of é- (a prefix indicating completion) + quiper, related to Old French quipe (a ship's crew or equipment), ultimately from Germanic roots denoting readiness or preparation.
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📝Examples
“My mom equipped me with snacks, chargers, and emergency cash before I left for college.”
“The company will equip all employees with laptops and smartphones.”
“He equipped his car with fuzzy dice and a disco ball to impress his date.”
“The hiking club equipped new members with proper boots and backpacks.”
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