Associations to the word «Equip»

Wiktionary

EQUIP, verb. (transitive) 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 especially of ships and of troops. Dryden.
EQUIP, verb. (transitive) To dress up; to array; accouter.
EQUIP, verb. (transitive) To prepare (someone) with a skill

Dictionary definition

EQUIP, verb. Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities".
EQUIP, verb. Provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats