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."
separable
kit out
B1 informal separable transitive
To provide someone or something with all the necessary equipment, clothing, or gear.
In plain English
To give someone everything they need, like clothes and tools, for a particular activity.
What does "kit out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To fill out with a kit (a set of tools or equipment).
Actually means
To give someone everything they need, like clothes and tools, for a particular activity.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "kit out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
fully properly soldiers kitchen office team expedition
How to conjugate "kit out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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