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to re-equip

to re-equip

4.9
To give new machines or tools to a place after replacing old ones
  • verb
  • /ˌriːɪˈkwɪp/
translation icon : reequipar
  • After the renovation, the company decided to re-equip the entire factory with modern machinery.

Examples

  • They re-equipped the gym with new machines.

  • The school will re-equip its science labs next year to meet new safety standards.

  • Due to outdated computers, the IT department had to re-equip every workstation.

  • The company will re-equip the factory next year.

  • After the renovation, the company decided to re-equip the entire factory with modern machinery.

  • Due to outdated computers, the IT department had to re-equip every workstation.

  • The school will re-equip its science labs next year to meet new safety standards.

Synonyms

to equip
vsto re-equip
276 3.2

To give people and things the tools or skills needed for a task

is narrower, focusing on renewing or replacing outdated physical equipment
to rig
vsto re-equip
111 4.2

To set up equipment on a ship or machine so it is ready to use

implies deliberate replacement of old equipment rather than improvised setup
to retrofit
vsto re-equip
12 6.5

To add new parts or equipment to something old to make it work better

focuses on replacing or adding complete equipment rather than retrofitting parts
to refit
vsto re-equip
3 3.9

To add new parts or fix something so it works again

stresses fitting new equipment especially after removing old parts
to retool
vsto re-equip
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Give a factory new tools or machines so it can make different products

is broader, applying to equipment replacement beyond factory tooling
to rejig
vsto re-equip
  • Informal
1 7.0

To change the machines and how a factory works to make it work better

is mainly about giving new equipment rather than only rearranging systems
to kit up
vsto re-equip
  • UK
1 6.3

To give someone the gear they need

involves providing new or additional equipment after removing old items
to reequip
vsto re-equip
4.9

To give new equipment after old equipment is lost or broken

focuses on supplying new or extra equipment after old items are removed
to regear
vsto re-equip
7.2

To give someone new tools or equipment for a task

emphasizes replacing outdated items rather than just changing gear
to rig out
vsto re-equip
7.4

Add the equipment a place or thing needs to make it ready

is about lasting replacement of obsolete equipment rather than temporary outfitting
to reprovision
vsto re-equip
7.4

Provide things needed again to a place or system

specifically concerns replacing or adding physical equipment rather than general supplies

How Equipped

to modernize
51 4.0
to re-equip
4.9
to equip
276 3.2

Surface Forms

re-equip infinitive
re-equipped past
re-equipped past participle
re-equipping present participle
re-equips third person singular

Morphology

re-equip = equip (transparent) = re + equip

The meaning is a straightforward repetition or renewal of the action 'equip', namely to equip again or anew.

Etymology

Re-equip breaks into re- meaning 'again' and equip meaning 'to give tools or gear', the same root you see in equipment. So, to re-equip is to 'equip again', that is, to provide new or extra tools or gear after old ones are removed.