equipped; equipping
1
: to furnish for service or action by appropriate provisioning
equip an army
3
: to make ready : prepare
wasn't equipped to handle the pressures of the job
Examples of equip in a Sentence
Verb
More money was needed to train and equip the troops.
Equipped with a hoe and a shovel, I headed for the garden.
Her training has equipped her to deal with emergencies.
She is well-equipped to deal with emergencies.
Those students are not equipped for the challenges of college.
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Chris Barbin, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Additionally, a satellite production facility in Kirkland, Washington, is equipped to build up to five satellites per day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Patrol cars have been stationed along the interstate outside of the stadium and, within the grounds, officers equipped with face shields and protective clothing are on patrol.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Published on June 16, 2025 Ruben Griffioen Photo : Ruben Griffioen
The yacht is equipped with two MTU engines and a pair of five-blade Nibral Bronze propellers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
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Verb
In Kenya, for instance, tech-staffing firm Tana equips entry-level tech talent with in-demand skills, offering international clients a sustainable way to scale.
—Chris Barbin, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Additionally, a satellite production facility in Kirkland, Washington, is equipped to build up to five satellites per day.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Patrol cars have been stationed along the interstate outside of the stadium and, within the grounds, officers equipped with face shields and protective clothing are on patrol.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Published on June 16, 2025 Ruben Griffioen Photo : Ruben Griffioen
The yacht is equipped with two MTU engines and a pair of five-blade Nibral Bronze propellers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for equip
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“Equip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equip. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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