I. i-ˈkwip transitive verb
( equipped ; equip·ping )
Etymology: modification of Anglo-French eskiper, eschiper to load on board a ship, embark, outfit, man, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scipian equip a ship, scip ship
Date: 1523
1. : to furnish for service or action by appropriate provisioning
equip an army
2. : dress , array
3. : to make ready : prepare
wasn't equipped to handle the pressures of the job
Synonyms: see furnish
II. abbreviation
equipment