RIG | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Rig

Rig

rig

Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to control or manipulate something, often fraudulently and using dishonest means, in order to achieve a particular situation or outcome that is beneficial to the manipulator, especially to pre-arrange some desirable result;

e.g. He was accused of trying to rig the competition in his favor.

(verb)

to adjust and/or assemble the equipment for a large vehicle such as a ship or an airplane to make it ready for use/operation;

e.g. The sailors worked quickly to rig the ship so that it could depart on time.

(verb)

to hastily set up a device or structure, provide some gear/equipment, or to otherwise make something ready to use, often temporarily;

e.g. She struggled to rig up a shelter large enough to fit all of them.

(verb)

to dress someone in a particular manner (usually used as "rig out");

e.g. They plan to rig themselves out in matching black dresses.

(noun)

the particular arrangement of the masts and sails of a ship or sailboat, such as the number, shape, and positioning, often distinctive to the vessel;

e.g. He recognized the rig of the approaching ship and signaled to them to stop.

(noun)

the equipment, machinery, or other physical apparatus designed specifically for some purpose, such as drilling for oil or transmitting audio information;

e.g. A special rig was set up around the stage to move the scenery back and forth.

(noun)

a style of dress, or a particular costume or outfit that a person is wearing, especially a uniform of some kind;

e.g. She was dressed in the rig of a pilot.