n. The act of fitting out or making preparation, as for a voyage, journey, or expedition, or for any purpose.n. The articles prepared or expenses needed as outlay, as for an expedition; equipment of any kind and for any purpose, as a stock of goods, a team or rig, etc.n. An establishment of any kind.To fit out; equip; supply; provide necessaries for.n. An allowance, not exceeding a year's salary, made by the United States to an ambassador, minister plenipotentiary, or chargé d'affaires leaving the country to go to his foreign post.