Arming Meaning in English
word · lemma: arm
Definition
The act of providing weapons or equipment for defense or attack; also means to prepare someone or something for fighting.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal, often used with 'arming troops', 'arming yourself', or 'arming a device' (like a bomb). Refers both to physical weapons and metaphorically (e.g., 'arming with knowledge'). Not the same as 'arming' as in 'arming a system' (preparing something to work/explode).
Example Sentences
The soldiers are arming themselves for the mission.
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He is arming the alarm system before leaving the house.
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The country is arming its borders for protection.
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We spent weeks arming ourselves with all the information we could find before making a decision.
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Careful when arming the device—you don't want it to go off accidentally.
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They talked about arming the community as a last resort.
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