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arming

/ˈɑːmɪŋ/

/ˈɑrmɪŋ/

Translations

armingnoun

armings

armement

The arming of the troops was completed before the mission began.

L'armement des troupes a été achevé avant le début de la mission.

Synonyms

arminggerund / present participle

/ˈɑː.mɪŋ/

/ˈɑr.mɪŋ/

Used attributively for switches, fuses, mechanisms, etc., concerned with making weapons or devices ready to fire or operate.

d'armement

The missile includes an arming switch that engages after launch.

Le missile comporte un commutateur d'armement qui s'enclenche après le lancement.

Synonyms

gearing up

armverb

arming

Gerund

armed

Past Simple

armed

Past Participle

arming

Gerund

/ɑːm/

/ɑrm/

armerEmploi militaire ou technique.

The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.

Le gouvernement a décidé d’armer les troupes avec les dernières technologies.

Additional translations

armerSens réfléchi : se préparer à une confrontation ou à un défi.

Synonyms

Definitions

armingnoun

The act of supplying or equipping with weapons or arms.

The arming of the troops was completed before the mission began.

The process of activating or preparing a weapon, explosive, or system so that it is ready for operation.

Arming of the warhead occurs only after the missile is launched.

arminggerund / present participle

Relating to or used in making a weapon, device, or system ready for use; serving to arm.

The missile includes an arming switch that engages after launch.

armverb

To supply or equip with weapons or arms.

The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.

To prepare oneself for a confrontation or challenge.

She armed herself with knowledge before entering the debate.

To set or prepare (a bomb, device, or system) so that it is ready to operate

She armed the security system before leaving the house.