verb

1. To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.

verb

1. To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.

   “The king armed his knights with swords and shields.”

2. To prepare a tool or a weapon for action; to activate.

   “Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work.”

3. To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency.

   “to arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling”

Synonyms: beweapon

adjective

1. (sometimes in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.

   “nuclear-armed”

2. (of a weapon) Prepared for use; loaded.

3. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency.