Gear to

verb

To prepare or design something in a specific way to achieve a particular result or satisfy particular needs.

The course is geared to the needs of business executives.
Visual representation of "gear to" - To prepare or design something in a specific way to achieve a particular result or satisfy particular needs.

Often appears as...

  • geared to the needs
  • geared to meet
verb

To adjust or change something so it works correctly or effectively with something else.

The machinery should be geared to the power source.
Visual representation of "gear to" - To adjust or change something so it works correctly or effectively with something else.

Often appears as...

  • geared to the power
  • geared to the machine
verb

To aim or direct efforts or resources toward a particular purpose or audience.

The campaign is geared to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among young people.
Visual representation of "gear to" - To aim or direct efforts or resources toward a particular purpose or audience.

Often appears as...

  • geared to promote
  • geared to encourage
verb

To prepare or design something in a specific way to achieve a particular result or satisfy particular needs.

The course is geared to the needs of business executives.
Visual representation of "gear to" - To prepare or design something in a specific way to achieve a particular result or satisfy particular needs.

Often appears as...

  • geared to the needs
  • geared to meet
verb

To adjust or change something so it works correctly or effectively with something else.

The machinery should be geared to the power source.
Visual representation of "gear to" - To adjust or change something so it works correctly or effectively with something else.

Often appears as...

  • geared to the power
  • geared to the machine
verb

To aim or direct efforts or resources toward a particular purpose or audience.

The campaign is geared to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among young people.
Visual representation of "gear to" - To aim or direct efforts or resources toward a particular purpose or audience.

Often appears as...

  • geared to promote
  • geared to encourage
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Purpose Specific

Focused on meeting specific goals or needs in things like courses or services.

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These online exercises are geared to helping students pass their exams.
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Customized Approach

Indicates something is specially designed for a particular group or situation.

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This app is geared to language learners with interactive lessons.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Purpose Specific

Focused on meeting specific goals or needs in things like courses or services.

Illustration for Purpose Specific
These online exercises are geared to helping students pass their exams.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Customized Approach

Indicates something is specially designed for a particular group or situation.

Illustration for Customized Approach
This app is geared to language learners with interactive lessons.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Purpose Specific

Focused on meeting specific goals or needs in things like courses or services.

Illustration for Purpose Specific
These online exercises are geared to helping students pass their exams.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Customized Approach

Indicates something is specially designed for a particular group or situation.

Illustration for Customized Approach
This app is geared to language learners with interactive lessons.
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