equip
verb [T] (SKILLS) /ɪˈkwɪp/ (-pp-)Definition
› to give someone the skills they need to do a particular thing: The course aims to equip people with the skills necessary for a job in this technological age. A degree in the history of art is very nice but it doesn't exactly equip you for many jobs.Preparing
(Definition of equip verb (SKILLS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- allowance noun (PREPARATION)
- batten down the hatches idiom
- break sb in phrasal verb
- build-up noun (PREPARATION)
- calibrate verb
- clear the decks idiom
- gear sth to/towards sb/sth phrasal verb
- gird yourself idiom
- groom verb (PREPARE)
- groundwork noun
- lay the basis/foundations for sth idiom
- lay verb (PUT DOWN)
- lead up to sth phrasal verb (TALK)
- preparation noun (GETTING READY)
- preset adjective
- prime verb
- roll up your sleeves idiom
- set (sth) up phrasal verb
- set the scene/stage idiom
- steel verb
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