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Word: Gear Up

Definition:

"Gear up" is a verb that means to prepare or get ready for something, especially an event or task. It can also mean to equip or make something suitable for a specific purpose.

Usage Instructions:

• "Gear up" is usually followed by the object you are preparing for.
• You can use it in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "We need to gear up for the big presentation tomorrow."
   • (This means we need to prepare everything needed for the presentation.)

2. Advanced Example:

   • "The team is gearing up for the championship game next week."
   • (This means the team is getting ready and preparing for the important game.)

Word Variants:

• Gearing (noun): Refers to the process of preparing or the equipment used.
• Gears (plural noun): Can refer to equipment or tools used for a specific purpose.

Different Meanings:

• In a different context, "gear" can refer to equipment or machinery, such as "camping gear" or "sports gear."
• "Gear up" can also imply increasing intensity or effort, like "gear up your training for the marathon."

Synonyms:

• Prepare
• Get ready
• Equip
• Set up
• Organize

Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:

• "Gear down": This means to slow down or reduce intensity, often used in the context of work or effort.
• "Get geared up": This is another way to say "get ready" or "prepare."

Conclusion:

"Gear up" is a versatile verb that emphasizes preparation for a specific purpose or event.

Academic

Verb

1. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
   • Get the children ready for school!
   • prepare for war
   • I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill

Synonyms

• fix
• prepare
• set up
• ready
• set