equip

Equip is a verb meaning to provide someone or something with the necessary items, tools, or resources to perform a task, or to prepare or fit for a specific function. It can apply to people, devices, facilities, or organizations, and is commonly followed by with or for: equip soldiers with weapons, equip a workshop with machinery, equip a sports team for a season. The past participle form is equipped; the noun equipment refers to the collection of tools and gear used for a purpose.

The word derives from Middle English equipen, from Old French equiper, with cognates in other Romance languages.

Equip emphasizes provision of functional gear rather than mere clothing; when clothing is the main aim, outfit is often used.

Examples by domain include military, sports, science and industry, information technology, and home and personal use.

Phrasal uses include to equip oneself for a trip, to re-equip a facility, or to equip a project with resources.

See also equipment, outfitting, provisioning.