rig out
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To dress someone up or provide everything someone needs for a particular activity.
Literal meaning: To rig (set up) out completely.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: separable
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."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
uniform gear equipment costume kit outfit
Forms
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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