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go equipped

(UK, law, &, law enforcement, intransitive) To carry tools, weapons or other articles with the intent of using them to commit a crime.

ˈɡoʊ ɪˈkwɪptDocumented since 1960s1960sGen Xhistorical148 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, law, &, law enforcement, intransitive) To carry tools, weapons or other articles with the intent of using them to commit a crime.

Origin: From the heading of section 25 of the Theft Act 1968: "Going equipped for stealing, etc.". Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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