kitting out

Providing complete gear

Kitting out is equipping or outfitting someone or something with necessary gear, clothing, or supplies: We spent the morning kitting out the boat for the voyage, The team was kitted out in matching uniforms.

The phrase is more common in British than American English.

The past participle kitted out often describes being fully equipped: She arrived kitted out for a serious hike.

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head to toe · tools · footwear · work boots · accessories · protective equipment · tactical gear · field gear · safety gear · gloves · gearing up · loadout · uniforms · backpacks · travel essentials · electronics · outerwear · provisioning

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Opposites
equipping vs. unequipping

kitting outstripping down

Removing clothing or components

stripping · disrobing · undressing · disarming · divesting

preparation vs. neglect

kitting outneglecting

Failing to attend to

shortchanging · abandoning

Family

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