Get ready: meaning, definitions and examples

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get ready

[ ˈɡɛt ˈrɛdi ]

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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.

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prepared

In a state of being prepared or ready for a specific action or event.

Synonyms

all set, prepared, prepared to go, set

Examples of usage

I am all ready for the presentation.
She is ready to take on the challenge.
The team is ready to compete.

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

Word origin

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.