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equipmentequipment /ɪˈkwɪp̚mənt/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL noun [uncountable] adjectives/nouns + equipment► special equipment You don’t need any special equipment – just a pair of running shoes. ► the right/proper equipment To do the job correctly, you need the proper equipment. ► modern/up-to-date equipment The factory has some of the most up-to-date equipment available. ► essential/necessary/vital equipment A compass is essential equipment when hiking. ► heavy equipment The truck has to be able to carry tanks and other heavy equipment. ► standard equipment (=that comes with a car or other product, and does not cost extra) Airbags are now standard equipment on all cars. ► safety/protective equipment Employers must provide safety equipment and make sure it is used. ► camping/skiing/climbing etc. equipment Can you help me load the camping equipment into the car? ► sports/athletic equipment They sell sports equipment – tennis rackets, baseball mitts, etc. ► electrical/electronic/computer equipment The store sells a wide range of electrical equipment. Aging computer equipment should be replaced, not upgraded. ► medical equipment The ambulance carries life-saving medical equipment. ► office equipment The company supplies office equipment such as photocopiers and printers. ► military equipment The sale of military equipment to the regime is banned. verbs► use equipment I will now demonstrate how to use the equipment safely. ► provide/supply equipment The firm won the contract to supply drilling equipment to the mine. ► install equipment We are installing new computer equipment in place of the old machines. ► need/require equipment For scuba diving, you’ll need specialized equipment. ► test equipment All the equipment has been tested by our engineers. THESAURUS something such as a hammer that you hold in your hand and use to make or repair things► tool something such as a hammer that you hold in your hand and use to make or repair things: The box was full of tools for fixing cars. She had a complete set of garden tools. ► instrument a piece of scientific equipment or a medical tool: Microscopes are a useful scientific instrument. ► gadget a small tool or machine, especially one that is new or interesting: She’s always buying the latest kitchen gadget. ► device a machine or small tool that is used to do a particular thing: You must turn off all electronic devices before the plane can take off. ► utensil something that you use for preparing and eating food: Knives, pots, and other kitchen utensils lay on the counter. ► implement formal a tool, especially one used for outdoor work: The store sells lawnmowers and other yard implements. ► equipment the special tools, machines, etc. that you need for a particular activity or type of work: You need specialized equipment to do serious rock climbing. 1the special tools, machines, etc. that you need for a particular activity or type of work: We need new camping equipment. The clinic had all the latest medical equipment. We bought several new pieces of equipment for the chemistry lab.► see thesaurus at tool12the process of equipping someone or somethingCOLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + equipmentspecial equipment You don’t need any special equipment – just a pair of running shoes.the right/proper equipment To do the job correctly, you need the proper equipment.modern/up-to-date equipment The factory has some of the most up-to-date equipment available.essential/necessary/vital equipment A compass is essential equipment when hiking.heavy equipment The truck has to be able to carry tanks and other heavy equipment.standard equipment (=that comes with a car or other product, and does not cost extra) Airbags are now standard equipment on all cars.safety/protective equipment Employers must provide safety equipment and make sure it is used.camping/skiing/climbing etc. equipment Can you help me load the camping equipment into the car?sports/athletic equipment They sell sports equipment – tennis rackets, baseball mitts, etc.electrical/electronic/computer equipment The store sells a wide range of electrical equipment. Aging computer equipment should be replaced, not upgraded.medical equipment The ambulance carries life-saving medical equipment.office equipment The company supplies office equipment such as photocopiers and printers.military equipment The sale of military equipment to the regime is banned.verbsuse equipment I will now demonstrate how to use the equipment safely.provide/supply equipment The firm won the contract to supply drilling equipment to the mine.install equipment We are installing new computer equipment in place of the old machines.need/require equipment For scuba diving, you’ll need specialized equipment.test equipment All the equipment has been tested by our engineers. |