Gear up: meaning, definitions and examples
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gear up
[ ɡɪr ʌp ]
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
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
Word origin
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.