ARM

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the part of a shirt or jacket that covers your arm.

n. the portion of a garment that covers the wearer's arm.

“The arms of his sweater were a bit too long for him.”

“She rolled up the arms of her linen shirt before beginning the messy task of repainting the kitchen cabinets.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a long part of an object that sticks out, like on a chair or a crane.

n. a rigid projection extending from the main body of a structure or machine.

“She rested her elbows on the arms of the wooden chair.”

“The mechanical arm of the robot reached into the furnace to retrieve the molten glass sample.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a specific part or branch of a large organization.

n. a functional division or branch of a larger administrative or corporate entity.

“The research arm of the company is based in Switzerland.”

“The charitable arm of the corporation donated millions to local schools to improve literacy rates in the region.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. weapons, especially those used by the military.

n. instruments of offence or defence used in warfare. Usually plural.

“The police were searching for illegal arms hidden in the warehouse.”

“The treaty strictly prohibited the export of small arms to regions currently experiencing civil unrest.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to give weapons to a person or a group.

v. to supply a person, group, or nation with weapons or armour.

“The rebels were armed with modern rifles and grenades.”

“The government decided to arm the local police force with non-lethal deterrents to manage the growing protests.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a tool or a security system ready to work.

v. to activate a device or system, such as an alarm or explosive, so that it is ready for use.

“Don't forget to arm the security alarm before you leave the house.”

“The technician carefully armed the explosive charges once the site had been cleared of all personnel.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to give someone the information or tools they need for a task.

v. to furnish someone with the necessary knowledge, skills, or equipment for a specific purpose.

“She went to the meeting armed with all the latest sales figures.”

“Armed with a comprehensive understanding of the legal precedents, the lawyer felt confident in her ability to win the appeal.”