1 B2 informal
To dress someone in a particular set of clothes, especially something notable or unusual.
"She rigged the kids out in superhero costumes for the school play."
separable
rig out
B2 informal separable transitive
To dress someone in a particular outfit or equip someone or something with necessary gear.
In plain English
To dress someone up or provide everything someone needs for a particular activity.
What does "rig out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To equip or supply a person, vehicle, or vessel with all necessary tools and equipment.
"They rigged out the old fishing boat with new sails and navigation equipment."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To rig (set up) out completely.
Actually means
To dress someone up or provide everything someone needs for a particular activity.
Usage tip
Common in British and Irish English. 'A rig-out' (noun) informally means an outfit or set of clothes. The equipment sense is used in sailing and technical contexts.
Words that pair with "rig out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
uniform gear equipment costume kit outfit
How to conjugate "rig out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
rig out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rigs out
he/she/it
Past simple
riged out
yesterday
Past participle
riged out
have + pp
-ing form
riging out
continuous
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