Meaning & use
Arming
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The act of equipping oneself or others with weapons or means of defense; the process of preparing for conflict.
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The arming of the militia took place quietly in the days before the uprising.
Arming the alarm system before leaving the house has become a nightly habit.
A note on using this word
"Arming" is the gerund/noun form of the verb "arm," and can refer to literal weaponry or, more loosely, to preparing a device or system (as in "arming an alarm").
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2. verb
Activating or setting a device, such as an alarm or explosive, so that it is ready to function.
She spent a moment arming the security system before locking the door.
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