habilitate

• Veralteter Begriff, der ausrüsten, kleiden oder versorgen bedeutet; historisch auch im Bergbau verwendet für die Verleihung eines legalen Rechts auf eine Mine.

An obsolete verb meaning to equip, clothe, or furnish; also used historically in mining contexts meaning to give legal title to a mine.

1. Qualify for university teachingC2formal

   To become qualified to teach at a university, especially in European academic systems, typically after completing a second thesis or research project.

   Habilitation

   • She habilitated at the University of Heidelberg in 2018.
   • After years of research, he finally habilitated in theoretical physics.
   • The professor habilitated in medieval history before receiving tenure.

2. Provide with clothesC2formal

   To dress or clothe someone, especially in a formal or appropriate manner.

   Ankleiden

   • The servants habilitated the young prince for the ceremony.
   • She habilitated herself in a fine silk gown for the ball.
   • The tailor habilitated the groom in a custom-made suit.

   Synonymeaccouterapparelarrayattireclothedressgarboutfitrobe

   Antonymedisrobestripundress