rearm

American  

[ree-ahrm] / riˈɑrm /

verb (used with object)

1. to arm again.

2. to furnish with new or better weapons.

   As soon as the new rifle was in production, the troops were rearmed.

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verb (used without object)

1. to become armed arm again.

rearm British  

/ riːˈɑːm /

verb

1. to arm again

2. (tr) to equip (an army, a nation, etc) with better weapons

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Other Word Forms

• rearmament noun

Etymology

Origin of rearm

First recorded in 1870–75; re- + arm ²

Example Sentences

A number of countries, including Germany, are steadily rearming against the growing threat from Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ellehuus said she expects Europe to now rely more heavily on its own defense companies to rearm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Prague-based company, a key supplier of ammunition, is the latest arms maker to try to tap into a rally in European defense stocks amid a spending boom as the continent pushes to rearm.

From The Wall Street Journal

This push to rearm should be a powerful catalyst for its defense sector and broader economy alike.

From Barron's

Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday.

From Barron's