Meaning of go equipped | Babel Free

Definitions

To carry tools, weapons or other articles with the intent of using them to commit a crime.

UK, intransitive

Examples

“Would I go equipped? You can get⟳ a stiff sentence for that! I've got a couple of skeleton keys, I don't deny⟳, but I hope⟳ we won't need⟳ them. There are other ways.”

“They were allegedly carrying cable cutters and a hammer⟳ when they were arrested and could face⟳ up to 10 years in prison if deemed to have⟳ "gone equipped" to commit an offence at the base⟳.”

“A Scotland Yard spokesman said three arrests were for public order⟳ offences, one was for possession of an offensive weapon, three were for going equipped and 12 breaches of the peace.”

“All had admitted conspiracy to burgle and Talbot also admitted going equipped to burgle and Eldred a breach of a conditional discharge.”

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