Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense rigs, present participle rigging, past tense, past participle rigged
1. verb
If someone rigs an election, a job appointment, or a game, they dishonestly arrange it to get the result they want or to give someone an unfair advantage.
She accused her opponents of rigging the vote. [VERB noun]
They rig their domestic markets in favour of local businesses. [VERB noun]
...the blatantly rigged elections which allowed him to retain power. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: fix [informal], doctor, engineer [informal], arrange More Synonyms of rig
2. countable noun [oft noun NOUN]
A rig is a large structure that is used for looking for oil or gas and for taking it out of the ground or the sea bed.
...gas rigs in the North Sea.
3. countable noun
A rig is a truck or lorry that is made in two or more sections which are joined together by metalbars, so that the vehicle can turn more easily.
[US]regional note: in BRIT, usually use articulated lorry
4. See also rigging
Phrasal verbs:
See rig out
See rig up
More Synonyms of rig
rig in British English1
(rɪɡ)
verbWord forms: rigs, rigging or rigged(transitive)
1. nautical
to equip (a vessel, mast, etc) with (sails, rigging, etc)
2. nautical
to set up or prepare ready for use
3.
to put the components of (an aircraft, etc) into their correct positions
4.
to manipulate in a fraudulent manner, esp for profit
to rig prices
to rig an election
noun
5. nautical
the distinctive arrangement of the sails, masts, and other spars of a vessel
6.
the installation used in drilling for and exploiting natural oil and gas deposits
an oil rig
In full: drilling rig
7.
apparatus or equipment; gear
8.
an amateur radio operator's transmitting and receiving set
9. US and Canadian
a carriage together with one or more horses
10. mainly US and Canadian
an articulated lorry
Word origin
C15: from Scandinavian; related to Norwegian rigga to wrap
rig in British English2
(rɪɡ)
noun
Scottish and Northern England dialect
a ridge or raised strip of unploughed land in a ploughed field
Word origin
a variant of ridge
rig in American English
(rɪg)
verb transitiveWord forms: rigged or ˈrigging
1.
a.
to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with sails, shrouds, etc.
b.
to fit (sails, shrouds, etc.) to a ship's masts, yards, etc.
2.
to assemble and adjust the wings, fuselage, etc. of (an aircraft)
3.
to fit (out); equip
4.
to put together, prepare for use, or arrange, esp. in a makeshift or hurried fashion
often with up
5.
to arrange in a dishonest way for selfish advantage; manipulate fraudulently; fix
to rig an election
6. Informal
to dress; clothe; attire
usually with out
noun
7.
the distinctive arrangement of sails, masts, and rigging on a vessel
8. US
any apparatus for a special purpose; equipment; gear
a ham radio operator's rig
9. US
equipment for drilling an oil well
10. US
a.
a carriage, cart, etc. with its horse or horses
b.
a tractor-trailer or, sometimes, the tractor alone
c. Informal
any vehicle
11. Informal, Obsolete
dress or costume, esp. if odd or showy
Word origin
LME riggen < Scand, as in Norw rigga, to bind, splice
rig in American English
(rɪɡ)
Word forms: verbrigged, rigging
transitive verb
1. chiefly Nautical
a.
to put in proper order for working or use
b.
to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc
c.
to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like
2.
to furnish or provide with equipment, clothing, etc.; fit
(usually fol. by out or up)
3.
to assemble, install, or prepare
(often fol. by up)
4.
to manipulate fraudulently
to rig prices
5. Nautical
rig down
to place in an inactive state, stowing all lines, tackles, and other removable parts
6. See rig up
noun
7.
the arrangement of the masts, spars, sails, etc., on a boat or ship
8.
apparatus for some purpose; equipment; outfit; gear
a hi-fi rig
Bring your rod and reel and all the rest of your fishing rig
9. Also called: drill rig
the equipment used in drilling an oil well
10.
any combination trucking unit in which vehicles are hooked together, as a tractor-trailer
11.
any kind of truck
12.
a carriage, buckboard, sulky, or wagon together with the horse or horses that draw it
13. informal
costume or dress, esp. when odd or conspicuous, or when designated for a particular purpose
It supplies medicines and medical equipment to oil rigs and the shipping industry, and has a wholesale and distribution business.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For proof that this election is rigged, download the Sputnik app to your smartphone today.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You have to work on an oil rig.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We also use new technology for our lighting rig.
The Sun (2008)
In a crowded world the odds had been rigged in favour of turtles.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Oil companies have been complaining about the spiralling costs of equipment such as rigs and vessels.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is like shaming the loser in a game long rigged against them.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Then he happily explained how those results can be rigged.
The Sun (2011)
There are big dents in our lighting rig.
The Sun (2013)
It is producing oil from five wells but has only two rigs drilling new areas.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Athletics cannot endure a rigged game or a referee who is dishonest.
Christianity Today (2000)
He had overcast on a small lake and put his rig into a tree on the distant bank.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It also supplies medicines and medical equipment to oil rigs and the shipping industryand has a wholesale and distribution business.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
MEPs heard allegations that she rigged her appointment to Brussels after losing her leadership post.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If oil is discovered, rigs might be set up in the sea.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He was involved in the oil business, making parts for cranes used on offshore rigs.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Wind turbines are not only far more conspicuous than gas drilling rigs, they cover vastly more area.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He voted in the rigged election five years ago, just before the generals removed themselves from power.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A rig supply vessel finds them drifting and they are hauled into the boat.
The Sun (2010)
He has recently turned his fire on a Republican primary system that he alleges is rigged in favour of insiders.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Wind farms and oil rigs pollute the sea with noise, so whales are having to raise their voices to be heard.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The construction of three giant oil and gas rigs is said to have endangered the last population of western Pacific grey whales.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They work above the rig floor, maintaining equipment, lifting machinery and handling the drill.
The Sun (2008)
Ethiopia's 2005 election results were not rigged.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience sailing the high seas in the world's largest square rigged sailing ship.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
rig
British English: rig /rɪɡ/ NOUN
A rig is a large structure that is used for extracting oil or gas from the ground or under the sea.
...gas rigs.
American English: rig
Arabic: جِهَازُ الـحَفْر
Brazilian Portuguese: torre de perfuração petróleo
Chinese: 钻塔
Croatian: bušilica
Czech: vrtná věž
Danish: boreplatform
Dutch: boorinstallatie
European Spanish: plataforma petrolífera
Finnish: öljynporaustorni
French: derrick
German: Bohrinsel
Greek: γεωτρύπανο
Italian: piattaforma
Japanese: 掘削装置
Korean: 굴착장치
Norwegian: borerigg
Polish: urządzenie wiertnicze
European Portuguese: torre de perfuração petróleo
Romanian: turlă de foraj
Russian: буровая установка
Latin American Spanish: plataforma petrolífera
Swedish: rigg
Thai: แท่นเจาะน้ำมัน
Turkish: petrol platformu
Ukrainian: бурова вишка
Vietnamese: dàn khoan
British English: rig VERB
If someone rigs an election, a job appointment, or a game, they dishonestly arrange it to get the result they want or to give someone an unfair advantage.
She accused her opponents of rigging the vote.
American English: rig
Brazilian Portuguese: manipular
Chinese: > 幕后操纵欺骗性地
European Spanish: amañar
French: truquer
German: manipulieren
Italian: manipolare
Japanese: 不正に操作する
Korean: ~에서 부정을 저지르다
European Portuguese: manipular
Latin American Spanish: amañar
All related terms of 'rig'
rig up
If you rig up a device or structure, you make it or fix it in place using any materials that are available .
cat rig
the rig of a catboat
lea-rig
a ridge of unploughed land
oil rig
An oil rig is a structure on land or in the sea that is used when getting oil from the ground.
rig out
If you rig yourself out or are rigged out in a particular way , you are wearing a particular kind of clothes.
drill rig
rig (sense 9 ) Also called : drilling rig
jury-rig
a temporary rig to replace a permanent rig that has been disabled , lost overboard , etc
rig down
to disassemble and stow
rig floor
The rig floor is the working area on a rig.
Rig-Veda
a compilation of 1028 Hindu poems dating from 2000 bc or earlier
sloop rig
a fore-and-aft rig with a jib and a mainsail
Bermuda rig
a fore-and-aft sailing boat rig characterized by a tall mainsail ( Bermudian mainsail ) that tapers to a point
gunter rig
a type of gaffing in which the gaff is hoisted parallel to the mast
Marconi rig
a fore-and-aft sailing boat rig with triangular sails
rotary rig
A rotary rig is the equipment used for drilling in most wells , which includes an engine and a hoisting , rotating and mud circulating system.
drilling rig
a mobile drilling platform used for exploratory offshore drilling
schooner rig
a rig in which the mainmast is taller than the foremast
skid a rig
If you skid a rig , you slide it from one well hole to another.
jack-up rig
A jack-up rig is the most common type of rig, with three or four legs that are lowered onto the ocean bed , and the rig is then lifted to its operating height above sea level.
fore and aft rig
a sail set in a line from one end the other of a vessel rather than in a square
semisubmersible rig
(in the oil industry ) a type of drilling platform that floats supported by underwater pontoons , with much of its structure below the water line for stability in high winds : usually used only for exploratory drilling for oil or gas
accommodation platform
a platform or semisubmersible rig specially built or adapted to act as living accommodation for offshore personnel in the oil industry
Chinese translation of 'rig'
rig
(rɪɡ)
n(c)
(also oil rig) 钻(鑽)井台(臺) (zuànjǐngtái)
vt
[election, game etc]暗箱操纵(縱) (ànxiāng cāozòng)
1 (verb)
Definition
to arrange in a dishonest way, for profit or advantage
She accused her opponents of rigging the vote.
Synonyms
fix (informal)
They offered players bribes to fix a league match.
doctor
They doctored the photograph.
engineer (informal)
arrange
fake
manipulate
The government manipulated the figures.
juggle
the expedient juggling of figures for short-term year-end purposes
tamper with
fiddle with (informal)
falsify
The charges against him include fraud, bribery, and falsifying business records.
trump up
gerrymander
2 (verb)
Definition
to equip (a vessel or mast) with (sails or rigging)
He had rigged the dinghy for a sail.
Synonyms
equip
The country did not have the funds to equip the reserve army properly.
fit out
kit out
outfit
Homes can be outfitted with security lights for a few hundred dollars.
supply
a pipeline which will supply the city with natural gas
turn out
provision
furnish
Many proprietors try to furnish their hotels with antiques.
accoutre
(noun)
Definition
apparatus or equipment
Synonyms
apparatus
He was rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
fittings
equipment
Exports of military equipment are banned.
tackle
fishing tackle
gear
fishing gear
outfit
fixtures
machinery
Farmers import most of their machinery and materials.
accoutrements
fitments
equipage
Phrasal verbs
See rig someone out
See rig something out
See rig something up
Additional synonyms
in the sense of doctor
Definition
to change in order to deceive
They doctored the photograph.
Synonyms
change,
alter,
interfere with,
disguise,
pervert,
fudge,
tamper with,
tinker with,
misrepresent,
falsify,
meddle with,
mess about with
in the sense of equipage
Synonyms
equipment,
stores,
gear,
baggage,
apparatus,
munitions,
accoutrements,
materiel
in the sense of equipment
Definition
a set of tools or devices used for a particular purpose
Exports of military equipment are banned.
Synonyms
apparatus,
stock,
supplies,
material,
stuff,
tackle,
gear,
tools,
provisions,
kit,
rig,
baggage,
paraphernalia,
accoutrements,
appurtenances,
equipage
Synonyms of 'rig'
rig
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of falsify
Definition
to make a report or evidence false by alteration in order to deceive
The charges against him include fraud, bribery, and falsifying business records.
Synonyms
alter,
forge,
fake,
tamper with,
doctor,
cook (slang),
distort,
pervert,
belie,
counterfeit,
misrepresent,
garble,
misstate
in the sense of furnish
Definition
to provide (a house or room) with furniture, etc.
Many proprietors try to furnish their hotels with antiques.
Synonyms
decorate,
fit,
fit out,
appoint,
provide,
stock,
supply,
store,
provision,
outfit,
equip,
fit up,
purvey
in the sense of gear
Definition
equipment for a particular task
fishing gear
Synonyms
equipment,
supplies,
tackle,
tools,
instruments,
outfit,
rigging,
rig,
accessories,
harness,
apparatus,
trappings,
paraphernalia,
accoutrements,
appurtenances,
equipage
in the sense of juggle
Definition
to manipulate (facts or figures) to suit one's purpose
the expedient juggling of figures for short-term year-end purposes
Synonyms
manipulate,
change,
doctor (informal),
fix (informal),
alter,
modify,
disguise,
manoeuvre,
tamper with,
misrepresent,
falsify
in the sense of machinery
Definition
the mechanism of a machine
Farmers import most of their machinery and materials.
Synonyms
equipment,
gear,
instruments,
apparatus,
works,
technology,
tackle,
tools,
mechanism(s),
gadgetry
in the sense of manipulate
Definition
to control something or someone cleverly or deviously
The government manipulated the figures.
Synonyms
falsify,
alter,
distort,
change,
doctor,
cook (informal),
rig,
interfere with,
fiddle with (informal),
juggle,
tamper with,
tinker with,
misrepresent
in the sense of outfit
Homes can be outfitted with security lights for a few hundred dollars.
Synonyms
equip,
stock,
supply,
turn out,
appoint,
provision,
furnish,
fit out,
deck out,
kit out,
fit up,
accoutre
in the sense of supply
Definition
to provide with something required
a pipeline which will supply the city with natural gas
Synonyms
furnish,
provide,
equip,
serve,
endow
in the sense of tackle
Definition
the equipment required for a particular sport or occupation