equip Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
    fit out; fit; outfit.
    • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
  2. verb provide with abilities or understanding
    • She was never equipped to be a dancer

WordNet

E*quip" transitive verb
Etymology
F. équiper to supply, fit out, orig. said of a ship, OF. esquiper to embark; of German origin; cf. OHG. scif, G. schiff, Icel. skip, AS. scip. See Ship.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Equipped ; present participle & verbal noun Equipping
Definitions
  1. To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops. Dryden.
    Gave orders for equipping a considerable fleet. Ludlow.
  2. To dress up; to array; accouter.
    The country are led astray in following the town, and equipped in a ridiculous habit, when they fancy themselves in the height of the mode. Addison.

Webster 1913