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rig2

Pronunciation: /rɪg/

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Definition of rig

verb (rigs, rigging, rigged)

[with object]
  • manage or conduct (something) fraudulently so as to gain an advantage:the results of the elections had been rigged (as noun, in combination -rigging)charges of vote-rigging
  • cause an artificial rise or fall in prices in (the stock market) with a view to personal profit:he accused games firms of rigging the market

noun

archaic
  • a trick or swindle.

Origin:

late 18th century (in the noun sense): of unknown origin

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Definition of rig in the US English dictionary