Equal
The government is committed to achieving equal rights for women. 3 → be equal to something 4 → on equal terms/on an equal footing 5 → all (other) things being equal COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else adverbs exactly equal The food is shared out in exactly equal portions among all. EQual will let you easily and effectively fix any frequency-related issues with laser-like precision and astounding musicality, no matter what you throw at it. EQual truly is an ultra-high resolution processor that is the most transparent equalization tool digital audio technology allows today, offering both the most wanted analog EQ curves.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.equal to (someone or something)
1. As skilled or accomplished as someone or something else. I don't understand why I didn't get the promotion when I am certainly equal to Greg in every way.
2. Having the necessary ability, talent, qualities, or capability to handle or accomplish a given role or situation. The young soldier proved equal to the task and saved his platoon from an enemy ambush.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
equal to
(someone or something) able to handle or deal with someone or something. I'm afraid that I'm not equal to Mrs. Smith's problem right now. Please ask her to come back later.That's a very difficult task, but I'm sure Bill is equal to it.
equal to
someone as good or as accomplished as someone else. I certainly feel equal to Randy. He's nothing special.I don't think that Bill feels equal to Bob, even though they are twins.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
equal to
Adequate or fit in ability or extent, as in I'm not sure I'm equal to the task. [Late 1600s] Also see feel up to; up to.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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