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gear up

[ ɡɪr ʌp ]

Phrasal verb

^{Context #1 | Phrasal verb}

preparing for something

To gear up means to prepare for a particular situation or event. It often involves getting ready mentally, physically, or with equipment.

Synonyms

brace oneself, get ready, prepare.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
gear up	Used when getting all the necessary equipment and being mentally and physically prepared for an event or activity. We need to gear up for the marathon tomorrow The team is gearing up for the big presentation
prepare	A formal and versatile term that can be used in various settings, from simple tasks to complex events. They are preparing for the exam We need to prepare the documents for the meeting
get ready	General expression used in everyday situations when preparing for something without any specific implications. I need to get ready for work They are getting ready for the party
brace oneself	Often used when preparing for something difficult, challenging, or unpleasant. She braced herself for the bad news Brace yourself for a tough workout

Examples of usage

Before the big game, the team needs to gear up by practicing and reviewing their strategies.
She spent the evening gearing up for her job interview, researching the company and preparing her answers.
We need to gear up for the busy holiday season by hiring extra staff and stocking up on inventory.

Translations

Translations of the word "gear up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparar-se

🇮🇳 तैयार होना

🇩🇪 sich vorbereiten

🇮🇩 bersiap-siap

🇺🇦 підготуватися

🇵🇱 przygotować się

🇯🇵 準備する (じゅんびする)

🇫🇷 se préparer

🇪🇸 prepararse

🇹🇷 hazırlanmak

🇰🇷 준비하다

🇸🇦 الاستعداد

🇨🇿 připravit se

🇸🇰 pripraviť sa

🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)

🇸🇮 pripraviti se

🇮🇸 undirbúa sig

🇰🇿 дайындалу

🇬🇪 მზადება

🇦🇿 hazırlanmaq

🇲🇽 prepararse

Etymology

The expression 'gear up' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'gear' meaning equipment or supplies, and 'up' indicating readiness or preparation. It has since become a common phrase used in various contexts to signify getting ready or preparing for something.