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to rig out

to rig out

7.4
Add the equipment a place or thing needs to make it ready
  • phrasal verb
  • /rɪg aʊt/
translation icon : equipar
  • They rigged the boat out with new sails.

Examples

  • He rigged out his car with the latest sound system and speakers.

  • They spent the afternoon rigging out their campsite before dark.

  • We need to rig out the gym with chairs and tables for the event.

  • Don't forget to rig out the tent before camping!

  • The team was excited to rig out their new boat with all the latest sailing gear.

  • Before the expedition, they decided to rig out the tents with extra supplies for a comfortable stay.

  • We need to rig out the conference room with projectors and chairs for the presentation.

Synonyms

to set up
vsto rig out
983 2.7

To assemble and prepare equipment or objects so they are ready to use

focuses on adding accessories to make it suitable for a purpose
to equip
vsto rig out
276 3.2

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

does this but often stresses adding accessories and furnishings
to rig
vsto rig out
111 4.2

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

adds accessories specifically to make it ready for a particular purpose
to gear up
vsto rig out
68 3.7

To get ready for an activity by preparing people or equipment

involves adding accessories to prepare something for a specific role
to rig up
vsto rig out
  • Informal
12 4.1

Put things like lights or a tent together quickly to use for a short time

prepares more carefully and permanently for a specific purpose
to kit
vsto rig out
1 3.5

To give someone the tools and equipment they need for a job

focuses on preparing for a specific use by adding accessories
to kit up
vsto rig out
  • UK
1 6.3

To give someone the gear they need

prepares something by adding accessories for a specific purpose
to kit out
vsto rig out
  • UK
1 4.2

To give people or a place the tools and clothes they need for an activity

gets something ready by fitting needed accessories for a role
to fit out
vsto rig out
1 4.2

To give a person or place the supplies needed for a specific purpose

prepares by supplying accessories and arranging for specific use
to re-equip
vsto rig out
4.9

To give new machines or tools to a place after replacing old ones

means preparing something initially rather than supplying replacements later

Antonyms

to dismantle
64 4.2

Take something apart into separate pieces

How Prepared

to rig out
7.4
to equip
276 3.2
to outfit
13 3.7
to furnish
83 3.7

Surface Forms

rig out infinitive
rigged out past
rigged out past participle
rigging out present participle
rigs out third person singular

Morphology

rig + out

The verb 'rig' already means 'to equip/prepare' and the particle 'out' commonly adds a sense of completeness or thoroughness, so 'rig out' (to outfit or equip fully) is directly derivable from its parts. This fits common phrasal-verb composition patterns, making the meaning predictable for a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Rig out may come from the idea of fitting something with all the tools or parts it needs, like you rig a boat with gear and send it out to work; so rig out means 'to equip or prepare something for use'.