/rɪɡ/
rig
BrE /rɪɡ/
NAmE /rɪɡ/
[usually passive]
~ sth
to arrange or influence sth in a dishonest way in order to get the result that you want
SYN fix
He said the election had been rigged.
to rig the market (= to cause an artificial rise or fall in prices, in order to make a profit)
~ sth (with sth)
to provide a ship or boat with ropes, sails, etc.; to fit the sails, etc. in position
~ sth (up) (with sth)
to fit equipment somewhere, sometimes secretly
The lights had been rigged (up) but not yet tested.
The car had been rigged with about 300 lbs of explosive.
ˌrig sb/sth/yourself↔ˈout (in/with sth)
[often passive] (old-fashioned)
to provide sb/sth with a particular kind of clothes or equipment
I was accepted for the job and rigged out in a uniform.
ˌrig sth↔ˈup
to make or to build sth quickly, using whatever materials are available
We managed to rig up a shelter for the night.
rig
BrE /rɪɡ/
NAmE /rɪɡ/
(especially in compounds)
a large piece of equipment that is used for taking oil or gas from the ground or the bottom of the sea
an oil rig
the way that the masts and sails on a boat, etc. are arranged
(NAmE, informal)
a large lorry/truck
equipment that is used for a special purpose
a CB radio rig