tool up

1. Provide the equipment for a particular task, as in Now that we're all tooled up let's repair the boat . This term originated in industry, where it is used for supplying a factory with machinery or other equipment for production. [1920s]

2. Arm oneself, as in They tooled up for their encounter with the rival gang . [Second half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Roderick flushed deeply, and thrust his modeling tool up to the handle into the clay.

From Project Gutenberg

He snatched the flame-tool up, then darted over to the wall by the door.

From Project Gutenberg