Tool up

verb

To prepare or put resources, especially equipment, in place for use.

The company is tooling up to manufacture the new car model.
Visual representation of "tool up" - to prepare or put resources, especially equipment, in place for use.

Often appears as...

  • tooling up for
  • tool up with

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To acquire or equip oneself with weapons.

The gang tooled up before heading into rival territory.
Visual representation of "tool up" - to acquire or equip oneself with weapons.

Often appears as...

  • tooled up gang
  • tool up for fight

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To prepare or put resources, especially equipment, in place for use.

The company is tooling up to manufacture the new car model.
Visual representation of "tool up" - to prepare or put resources, especially equipment, in place for use.

Often appears as...

  • tooling up for
  • tool up with

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To acquire or equip oneself with weapons.

The gang tooled up before heading into rival territory.
Visual representation of "tool up" - to acquire or equip oneself with weapons.

Often appears as...

  • tooled up gang
  • tool up for fight

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
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Industry Specific

Used in manufacturing settings or when a company is preparing new products.

Illustration for Industry Specific
Our factory is tooling up for the latest technology upgrade.
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Not Just Physical

'Tool up' can refer to gathering non-physical resources like software or skills.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
We're tooling up with new design software for the project.
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Preparation Phase

Implies a phase of preparation before actual work or production begins.

Illustration for Preparation Phase
The lab is tooling up to start experiments next week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Industry Specific

Used in manufacturing settings or when a company is preparing new products.

Illustration for Industry Specific
Our factory is tooling up for the latest technology upgrade.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Physical

'Tool up' can refer to gathering non-physical resources like software or skills.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
We're tooling up with new design software for the project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Preparation Phase

Implies a phase of preparation before actual work or production begins.

Illustration for Preparation Phase
The lab is tooling up to start experiments next week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Industry Specific

Used in manufacturing settings or when a company is preparing new products.

Illustration for Industry Specific
Our factory is tooling up for the latest technology upgrade.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Physical

'Tool up' can refer to gathering non-physical resources like software or skills.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
We're tooling up with new design software for the project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Preparation Phase

Implies a phase of preparation before actual work or production begins.

Illustration for Preparation Phase
The lab is tooling up to start experiments next week.
Visual representation of the word "Tool up"

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