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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Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now on the scene, according to Military.com.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
The organization has put out an emergency funding alert looking to raise money to help equip firefighters with such things as emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, wildland brush tools, and more.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025
The footbed is equipped with high-density memory foam padding that offers support and contours to the shape of your feet for a perfect fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
However, the fundamental core of the creative process remains unchanged; talented individuals, equipped with the appropriate tools, are ultimately responsible for bringing new ideas to life.
—Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now on the scene, according to Military.com.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
The organization has put out an emergency funding alert looking to raise money to help equip firefighters with such things as emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, wildland brush tools, and more.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025
The footbed is equipped with high-density memory foam padding that offers support and contours to the shape of your feet for a perfect fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.
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