How to Use equip in a Sentence

equip

verb
  • More money was needed to train and equip the troops.
  • Those students are not equipped for the challenges of college.
  • She is well-equipped to deal with emergencies.
  • Her training has equipped her to deal with emergencies.
  • Equipped with a hoe and a shovel, I headed for the garden.
  • Some traps were equipped with cameras that filmed the rats.
    Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 27 July 2023
  • The device is equipped with a biosensor that does two things.
    Alice Park, Time, 13 July 2023
  • It's also equipped with a key leash and a luggage strap.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • It’s equipped with the basics — a sink, toilet and shower.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The Lyriq is equipped to handle DC fast-charging of up to 190 kilowatts.
    Michael Simari, Car and Driver, 25 May 2023
  • Elsewhere, the gourmet eat-in kitchen is equipped with a huge pantry, while the media room comes with a gas fireplace.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2023
  • It’s equipped with a hook on the back for convenient hanging and storage.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Compared to Elba's most popular roles, like John Luther, Sam is not the best equipped to save the day.
    Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 8 May 2023
  • And each fire truck is equipped as an ambulance, with the same equipment and staff training.
    Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The headphones are equipped with the H2 chip that creates smart noise cancellation and crisp sound.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The team can even equip it with a five-speed manual transmission.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The story is fully equipped with sea monsters, demons and treasure hunts.
    USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023
  • The new home in Chandler is adjacent to an airport and comes equipped with an airplane hangar.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2023
  • The affected models may have been equipped with high beam headlights that could fail.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Short went to the ribbon-cutting ceremony equipped with her bike and helmet and rode up the canyon — her fourth time.
    Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The laundry room is equipped with countertops, cabinetry and a sink.
    Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Isobel is also equipped with a 55kWh battery power pack from Fellten in the U.K.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
  • To top it off, the newcomer is equipped with an entirely new movement.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2023
  • It’s also equipped with the same handy hair-removal vanes as the Outsize+, above, which prevent long strands from getting tangled up in the floorhead.
    Camryn Rabideau, wsj.com, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The bed mat is equipped with waterproof linings that keep your pet dry and comfortable.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • The 20-acre Learning Center is equipped with 80 hitting stations, four practice greens, five bunkers, and a four-hole loop course.
    Brian McCallen, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
  • The secluded oasis is equipped with a two-bed, one-bath cottage, as well as three stone bothy buildings.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
  • Before gearing up and venturing out on a trek into the wilderness, equip yourself with the knowledge to blaze the right trail.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • All are equipped with bedding, a cold water sink, a toilet, liquid soap, and hand towels.
    The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The field hospital, which is equipped for surgery, had not yet received any patients Monday.
    Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023

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