/ ɑːmd; NAmE ɑːrmd/ adjective
1.
involving the use of weapons :
an armed robbery
an international armed conflict (= a war)
OPP unarmed
2.
armed (with a gun, etc.) carrying a weapon, especially a gun :
The man is armed and dangerous.
armed guards
Police were heavily armed .
He was armed with a rifle.
OPP unarmed
3.
armed (with sth) knowing sth or carrying sth that you need in order to help you to perform a task :
He was armed with all the facts.
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IDIOMS
- armed to the teeth