rig

A noun with multiple meanings, including equipment or machinery for a specific purpose, a tractor-trailer truck, the arrangement of masts and sails on a ship, a set of clothing, fishing gear, a horse-drawn vehicle, or a fraudulent scheme.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая оборудование или механизмы для определённой цели, тягач с прицепом, расположение мачт и парусов на корабле, комплект одежды, рыболовные снасти, конный экипаж или мошенническая схема.esSustantivo con varios significados, como equipo o mecanismos para un propósito determinado, camión con remolque, disposición de mástiles y velas en un barco, conjunto de ropa, aparejos de pesca, carruaje de caballos o un plan fraudulento.frNom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment un équipement ou des machines destinés à un usage précis, un camion avec remorque, l'agencement des mâts et des voiles sur un navire, un ensemble de vêtements, du matériel de pêche, un attelage à cheval ou une escroquerie.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter Ausrüstung oder Vorrichtungen für einen bestimmten Zweck, ein Sattelschlepper mit Auflieger, die Anordnung von Masten und Segeln auf einem Schiff, ein Satz Kleidung, Angelgerät, eine Pferdekutsche oder ein betrügerisches Schema.ptSubstantivo com vários significados, incluindo equipamento ou mecanismos para um fim específico, caminhão com reboque, disposição de mastros e velas de um navio, conjunto de roupas, petrechos de pesca, carruagem puxada por cavalos ou esquema fraudulento.zh名词，指为特定目的而配备的设备或装置，也指带挂车的牵引车、船上的桅帆布置、一套服装、钓鱼用具、马车或欺诈手段。arاسم له عدة معانٍ، منها المعدات أو الأجهزة اللازمة لغرض معين، والشاحنة القاطرة مع مقطورتها، وترتيب الصواري والأشرعة في السفينة، وطقم من الملابس، وأدوات صيد السمك، وعربة يجرها حصان، أو حيلة احتيالية.

1. Equipment for a specific purpose B2 formal technical

   The necessary machinery, tools, or gear used for a particular activity or industry.

   • The oil rig operated continuously for months.
   • They set up the drilling rig on the site.
   • The entire rig was inspected before the operation.

   ruОборудованиеesEquipo, aparejofrÉquipement spécialisédeAusrüstungptEquipamentozh设备arالمعدات

   Synonyme: apparatusequipmentgearhardwareinstrumentationkitmachineryoutfitsetuptackle

2. Large truck B1 informal american

   A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer combined, used for transporting goods.

   • He drove an 18-wheeler rig across the country.
   • The rig was loaded with fresh produce.
   • A big rig blocked the highway after the accident.

   ruФураescamión con remolquefrEnsemble routier (poids lourd)deSattelschlepperptCarretazh集装箱卡车arشاحنة مقطورة

   Synonyme: semisemitrailertractor trailer

3. Ship's mast and sail arrangement C1 formal

   The system of masts, spars, and sails on a sailing vessel.

   • The ship's rig was designed for speed.
   • They adjusted the rig to catch the wind.
   • The old schooner had a classic rig.

   ruОснасткаesArboladura y velamenfrgréementdeTakelageptAparelhozh帆装arتَجْهِيز الأَشْرِعَة والصَّوَارِي

   Synonyme: rigging

4. Set of clothing B2 informal british

   A particular outfit or set of clothes, often with accessories.

   • He wore a stylish rig to the party.
   • She put on her fishing rig before heading out.
   • That's a sharp rig you've got on today.

   ruКомплект одеждыesConjunto de ropafrtenue vestimentairedeKleidungssetptConjunto de roupaszh套装arطقم ملابس

   Synonyme: attireclothescostumedressensemblegeargetupkitoutfittogs

5. Fishing gear B1 informal sport

   The equipment used for fishing, including rods, reels, lines, and hooks.

   • He packed his fishing rig for the weekend trip.
   • The angler checked his rig before casting the line.
   • She bought a new rig for deep-sea fishing.

   ruРыболовная снастьesaparejo de pescafrEngin de pêchedeAngelgerätptEquipamento de pescazh钓具arعُدَّة الصيد

   Synonyme: equipmentfishing tacklegearoutfitparaphernaliatackle

6. Horse-drawn vehicle C1 formal

   A vehicle with wheels that is pulled by one or more horses.

   • The farmer drove a rig to the market.
   • A horse-drawn rig carried the tourists through the park.
   • They used a rig to transport goods in the 19th century.

   ruПовозкаesCarruaje de caballosfrVoiture hippomobiledePferdewagenptVeículo de tração animalzh马车arعربة يجرها الخيل

   Synonyme: carriageequipagetrapturnout

7. Fraudulent scheme B2 informal legal

   An act of cheating or swindling through a dishonest plan.

   • The election was a rig from the start.
   • They uncovered a rig in the bidding process.
   • The stock market rig cost investors millions.

   ruМахинацияesTrampa o amaño fraudulentofrmanigance frauduleusedeBetrugptFraudezh骗局arاحتيال

   Synonyme: condeceptionfixfraudracketscamswindletrick

• rigs plural form
• rigs' possessive plural form
• rig's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of manipulating or controlling something dishonestly, or setting up and equipping something (e.g., a ship or equipment).

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по нечестному манипулированию или контролю над чем-либо, а также по установке и оснащению чего-либо (например, корабля или оборудования).esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de manipular o controlar algo de forma deshonesta, así como a la de montar, instalar o equipar algo (por ejemplo, un barco o un equipo).frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de manipuler ou contrôler quelque chose de manière déloyale, ainsi que l'action d'installer ou d'équiper quelque chose (par exemple, un navire ou un équipement).deVerb, das das unehrliche Manipulieren oder Kontrollieren von etwas bezeichnet, sowie das Ausstatten und Einrichten von etwas (z. B. eines Schiffes oder von Geräten).ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de manipular ou controlar algo de forma desonesta, além de instalar e equipar algo (como um navio ou equipamento).zh指以不正当手段操纵或控制某事物，也指安装和装备某物（如船只或设备）。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التلاعب أو التحكم في شيء ما بطرق غير نزيهة أو احتيالية، وكذلك على تجهيز شيء ما وتزويده بالمعدات اللازمة (مثل سفينة أو آلة).

1. Manipulate dishonestly B2 informal

   To arrange or influence the outcome of something in a fraudulent or dishonest way.

   • The election was rigged in favor of the incumbent.
   • They tried to rig the game by bribing the referee.
   • The company was accused of rigging the bidding process.

   ruФальсифицироватьesamañarfrtruquer, manipuler frauduleusementdeManipulierenptFraudarzh操纵舞弊arتزوير النتائج

   Synonyme: fiddlefixgerrymandermanipulatestack

2. Equip with sails or masts B2 formal

   To fit a ship or boat with the necessary sails, masts, and rigging.

   • The crew spent the morning rigging the schooner.
   • They rigged the boat with new sails for the race.
   • The old ship was rigged as a brigantine.

   ruОснащать парусами и мачтамиesAparejar (un barco)frGréer un naviredeMit Segeln und Masten ausrüstenptAparelhar com velas e mastroszh给船只装备帆和桅杆arتجهيز السفينة بالأشرعة والصواري

   Synonyme: equipfit outfurnishoutfit

3. Connect or secure B2 formal

   To connect or fasten something, often using ropes or cables.

   • They rigged a temporary shelter using tarps and poles.
   • The climbers rigged a safety line across the crevasse.
   • He rigged the antenna to the roof of the house.

   ruУстанавливатьesAsegurar o fijar con cuerdas o cablesfrGrée (connecter ou fixer)deBefestigenptFixarzh固定arيثبّت ويربط

   Synonyme: attachfastenlashsecuretie

   Antonyme: detachloosenreleaseunfastenuntie

• rigged past participle
• rigged past simple
• rigging present participle
• rigs third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: rig outrig up