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Phrase(s): tool something up
to equip a factory or production line with particular tools and machines, as for new products. • The manager closed down the factory so she could tool it up for the new models. • She tooled up the factory in record time., Phrase(s): tool up
to become equipped with tools. • I need some money so I can tool up to do the job. • The factory tooled up to make the new cars in only two weeks.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Provide the equipment for a particular task, as in Now that we're all tooled up let's repair the boat. This term originated in industry, where it is used for supplying a factory with machinery or other equipment for production. [1920s] 2. Arm oneself, as in They tooled up for their encounter with the rival gang. [Second half of 1900s]
American Heritage Idioms