Equipped
/ɪˈkwɪpt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo provide someone or something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity.
/ɪˈkwɪp/
To provide with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
The firefighters were equipped with protective gear.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a camping trip. To 'equip' means to give yourself or the people you're traveling with the tents, sleeping bags, and all the stuff you need. You make sure they have everything they need to do the activity.
👶 For kids: To give someone or something the things they need to do something.
More Examples
The lab is equipped with sophisticated instruments.
She equipped her car with a new GPS system.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were equipped with modern weaponry."
"The team equipped their players with new uniforms."
"The office was equipped with the latest technology."
Provided or supplied with the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity.
/ɪˈkwɪpt/
Provided with what is needed for a task or activity.
The fully equipped kitchen made cooking easy.
💡 Simply: If you're 'equipped', it means you have all the right stuff ready to do something, like you have all your pencils, erasers and books ready for school. The adjective shows that something is provided with everything it needs.
👶 For kids: Having the things you need to do something.
More Examples
They felt well-equipped to deal with the crisis.
The students are now equipped with new computers.
How It's Used
"The team was well-equipped to handle the challenge."
"Graduates were equipped with the skills necessary for the job market."
Idioms & expressions
well-equipped
Having the necessary tools, resources, or skills for a task.
"The laboratory was well-equipped with state-of-the-art instruments."
fully equipped
Supplied with everything necessary for a specific task or purpose.
"The hikers were fully equipped with tents, food, and navigation tools."
From Middle English equippen, derived from Old French eschiper (to equip a ship) and ultimately from a Germanic root meaning 'to furnish or prepare'.
The word 'equip' has been used since the 16th century, originally in nautical contexts referring to fitting out ships.
Memory tip
Think of 'equip' as giving someone the 'keys' or 'essentials' to handle a task or situation.
Word Origin
"to furnish, prepare (a ship)"