equip sth

Universal Words (with sth) (for sth) 1 [VN] to provide yourself/sb/sth with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity: to be fully / specially / poorly equipped * She got a bank loan to rent and equip a small workshop. * He equipped himself with a street plan. * The centre is well equipped for canoeing and mountaineering. 2 to prepare sb for an activity or task, especially by teaching them what they need to know: [VN] The course is designed to equip students for a career in nursing. [also VNtoinf]