Gear up for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪɹ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
GEER-up-for
ɡˈiə/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
GEER-up-for
Definition
To get ready or prepare yourself or something for a specific event or activity, usually by taking action or making plans.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for big events, projects, or periods like 'gear up for the holidays' or 'gear up for exams'. Implies active preparation, more than just waiting. Common with 'gear up for' + noun or activity. Not used for getting dressed ('get dressed', not 'gear up for work').
Spanish: prepararse paraPortuguese (BR): preparar-se paraPortuguese (PT): preparar-se paraChinese (Simplified): 为……做好准备Chinese (Traditional): 為……做好準備Hindi: के लिए तैयार होनाArabic: الاستعداد لـBengali: প্রস্তুত হওয়া - প্রস্তুতি নেওয়াRussian: готовиться к - подготовиться кJapanese: 準備する - 準備を整えるVietnamese: chuẩn bị choKorean: 준비하다Turkish: hazırlanmakUrdu: تیاری کرناIndonesian: bersiap untuk - mempersiapkan diri untuk
Example Sentences
We need to gear up for the meeting tomorrow.
basic
She is gearing up for her final exams next week.
basic
The team is gearing up for the big game.
basic
We’re all gearing up for the holiday rush at work.
natural
He’s really trying to gear up for running his own business.
natural
Are you gearing up for anything special this weekend?
natural