arming

UK
/ˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑrmɪŋ/

Translations

armingnoun
armings
pl
The arming of the troops was completed before the battle.
Вооружение войск было завершено перед боем.
arminggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɑː.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑr.mɪŋ/
Used attributively for switches, fuses, mechanisms, etc., concerned with making weapons or devices ready to fire or operate.
armverb

arming

Gerund

armed
Past Simple
armed
Past Participle
arming
Gerund
UK
/ɑːm/
US
/ɑrm/
The government decided to arm the soldiers with new weapons.
Правительство решило вооружать солдат новым оружием.
Additional translations

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.