arm

• Sustantivo que designa la extremidad superior del cuerpo humano desde el hombro hasta la mano, así como una rama o parte saliente de un objeto u organización.

A noun referring to the upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand, or a branch or projecting part of an object or organization.

1. Body partA1formal

   The upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

   brazo

   • She broke her arm while playing soccer.
   • He carried the box under his arm.
   • The doctor examined his injured arm carefully.

2. B1formal

   A branch or division of an organization, system, or area of activity.

   rama (de una organización)

   • The company has an arm dedicated to research and development.
   • The political arm of the movement is very active.
   • The charity's medical arm provides aid in remote areas.

   Sinónimosagencybranchbureaudepartmentdivisionoffshootsectionsubsidiarywing

3. B1formal

   A weapon, especially a firearm (usually used in plural).

   Arma

   • The soldiers carried arms during the parade.
   • The country is reducing its nuclear arms.
   • He was charged with illegal possession of arms.

   Sinónimosarmamentfirearmgunmunitionweapon

• Verbo que significa proveer o equipar con armas o con los instrumentos necesarios, o preparar para un conflicto o tarea.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or equipping with weapons or necessary tools, or preparing for a conflict or task.

1. Supply with weaponsB2formal

   To provide someone or something with weapons or equipment for defense or attack.

   Armar

   • The government decided to arm the local militia.
   • They armed themselves with knives and sticks.
   • The rebels were armed with modern rifles.

   Sinónimosequipfurnishmunitionoutfitsupplyweaponize

   Antónimosdisarmunarm

2. Equip or prepareB2formal

   To provide someone with the necessary tools, information, or skills for a task.

   dotar, equipar (con herramientas, información o habilidades)

   • The training program arms students with practical skills.
   • She armed herself with facts before the debate.
   • The manual arms users with troubleshooting knowledge.

   Sinónimosequipfurnishgear upoutfitprepareprovisionsupply

   Antónimosdisarmunarm