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equipping

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ// UK //ɪkwˈɪpɪŋ// equip·ping

v. providing someone or something with the tools, skills, or items they need for a specific task. It is the action of getting ready for a challenge or job.

v. the present participle of 'equip'; refers to the act of providing necessary tools, resources, or intellectual skills for a particular purpose. Often used in the context of preparation or training.


SIMPLE

The school is equipping every student with a new laptop.

CONTEXTUAL

The training program focuses on equipping new managers with the communication skills they need to lead diverse teams effectively.

COMPLEX

By equipping the laboratory with state-of-the-art sensors, the university ensured that researchers could collect data with a level of precision previously unavailable in the field.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it frequently takes the preposition 'with' to indicate the items provided.

Pitfall

equipping to the studentsequipping the studentsEquip is a transitive verb and must be followed directly by the person or thing being prepared, not a prepositional phrase.

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