Gear up
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To prepare oneself or something for an activity or event.
The team started to gear up for the big game.
Often appears as...
- gear up for
- gear up with
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To increase, to step up something.
The company geared up production in response to increased demand.
Often appears as...
- gear up production
- gear up efforts
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To dress or equip with gear.
She geared up in warm layers before heading out to the ski slopes.
Often appears as...
- gear up in
- gear up for winter
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To prepare oneself or something for an activity or event.
The team started to gear up for the big game.
Often appears as...
- gear up for
- gear up with
phrase
To increase, to step up something.
The company geared up production in response to increased demand.
Often appears as...
- gear up production
- gear up efforts
phrase
To dress or equip with gear.
She geared up in warm layers before heading out to the ski slopes.
Often appears as...
- gear up in
- gear up for winter
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Action Preparation
Used when preparing for a specific action, often involving teamwork or personal effort.
Athletes gear up mentally and physically before a competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Anticipation
Implies excitement or apprehension for a future event, suggesting active preparations are being made.
The whole city is gearing up for the annual parade.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Focus
Often used when talking about preparing for events such as competitions, debates, or performances.
The debate team is gearing up for the national championship.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Preparation
Used when preparing for a specific action, often involving teamwork or personal effort.
Athletes gear up mentally and physically before a competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Anticipation
Implies excitement or apprehension for a future event, suggesting active preparations are being made.
The whole city is gearing up for the annual parade.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Focus
Often used when talking about preparing for events such as competitions, debates, or performances.
The debate team is gearing up for the national championship.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Preparation
Used when preparing for a specific action, often involving teamwork or personal effort.
Athletes gear up mentally and physically before a competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Anticipation
Implies excitement or apprehension for a future event, suggesting active preparations are being made.
The whole city is gearing up for the annual parade.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Focus
Often used when talking about preparing for events such as competitions, debates, or performances.
The debate team is gearing up for the national championship.
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