equip

verb B2

Meaning

To equip someone or something means to provide them with the necessary tools, resources, or skills to perform a task or function effectively.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "equip" with "equipment," which refers to the tools themselves rather than the act of providing them.

Example Sentences

The company will equip all employees with new safety gear .
The new school will equip students with modern technology and skills .
We need to equip the team with new laptops soon .

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