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kit out

B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words

To give someone everything they need, like clothes and tools, for a particular activity.

Literal meaning: To fill out with a kit (a set of tools or equipment).

Meanings

1 B1 informal

To supply a person with all the clothing and equipment needed for a specific activity or purpose.

"The army kitted out the new recruits with uniforms, boots, and backpacks before they left for training."

Grammar: separable
2 B1 informal

To equip a place or vehicle with all the necessary furniture, tools, or technology.

"They spent the weekend kitting out the new studio with professional lighting and sound equipment."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Primarily British English. Very common in British everyday speech. The passive form 'kitted out' is extremely frequent. Often followed by 'with' or 'for' to specify what the equipment is for.

Commonly used with

fully properly soldiers kitchen office team expedition

Forms

Base
kit out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kits out
he/she/it
Past simple
kited out
yesterday
Past participle
kited out
have + pp
-ing form
kiting out
continuous

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Synonyms

equip fit out gear up supply rig out deck out

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