equip
verb (used with object)
to supply with whatever gear or apparatus is needed for use or for any undertaking; fit out, as a ship or army.
equipping
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present participleof equip.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In a written statement, Zito said he plans to create a “Christ-centered institution dedicated to educating, equipping, and sending leaders throughout America and the nations of the world.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
By relaxing restrictions on arms exports, Japan hopes to revitalize its small defense industry and play a bigger role in regional security by equipping countries such as Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, meanwhile, became the first in California to employ the device, equipping two vehicles by mid-2025 and adding another eight vehicles six months later.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Australia's army is in the throes of a major transformation, equipping itself with long-range firepower, drones and other modern combat tools.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Men were drilled in preparing their planes for impact and equipping themselves for postcrash survival.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
