Rig
/rɪɡ/noun
To equip, fit out, or arrange something for a particular purpose.
Did you know?The exact origin is uncertain, but English rig appears in the 16th century with senses around dressing, fitting out, and later manipulating or controlling an outcome.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
rig
“To dress or equip; to fit out for use.”
17th Century
English
rig
“To arrange or manage, especially in a crafty or deceptive way.”
17th-18th Century
English
rig
“To outfit a ship with sails, ropes, and gear.”
19th Century
English
rig
“A set-up, contrivance, or mechanism; also a vehicle or outfit in slang.”
Modern English
English
rig
“To equip, manipulate, or tamper with something; also a vehicle or outfit in informal use.”