Get ready: meaning, definitions and examples
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get ready
[ ˈɡɛt ˈrɛdi ]
preparing for an action
To prepare oneself or someone else for a specific action or event, often by gathering necessary supplies or making necessary arrangements.
Synonyms
gear up, make ready, prepare, set-up
Examples of usage
- Are you getting ready for the party tonight?
- She needs to get ready for her job interview tomorrow.
- We need to get ready for the upcoming exam.
Translations
Translations of the word "get ready" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preparar-se
🇮🇳 तैयार होना
🇩🇪 sich fertig machen
🇮🇩 bersiap-siap
🇺🇦 готуватися
🇵🇱 przygotować się
🇯🇵 準備する (じゅんびする)
🇫🇷 se préparer
🇪🇸 prepararse
🇹🇷 hazırlanmak
🇰🇷 준비하다 (junbi hada)
🇸🇦 استعد
🇨🇿 připravit se
🇸🇰 pripraviť sa
🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)
🇸🇮 pripraviti se
🇮🇸 undirbúa sig
🇰🇿 дайындалу
🇬🇪 მზადება
🇦🇿 hazırlaşmaq
🇲🇽 prepararse
Etymology
The term 'get ready' originated in the early 19th century, combining the verb 'get' with the adjective 'ready'. It emphasizes the action of preparing oneself or others for upcoming events or actions. The phrase has become popular in everyday language, highlighting the importance of being prepared for various situations.