Geared Meaning in English

word · lemma: gear

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UK

Definition

Designed, adapted, or directed for a specific purpose or group; also, having gears (in machines) set in a certain way.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with 'toward/for' ('geared toward children'). Common in business, education, and technical contexts. Can mean adjusted or prepared for something or, literally, having gears set (rare). Avoid confusing with 'gearing up' (preparing).

• Spanish: orientado - adaptado - preparado
• Portuguese (BR): direcionado - adaptado - preparado
• Portuguese (PT): orientado - adaptado - preparado
• Chinese (Simplified): 面向 - 适合 - 针对
• Chinese (Traditional): 面向 - 適合 - 針對
• Hindi: उन्मुख - अनुकूलित
• Arabic: موجه - معدّ - مهيأ
• Bengali: উপযোগী করা - সাজানো
• Russian: ориентирован - предназначен
• Japanese: 向けに作られている - 適応されている
• Vietnamese: hướng đến - phù hợp với
• Korean: 맞춰진 - 겨냥한
• Turkish: yönelik - uyarlanmış
• Urdu: مرکوز - مخصوص
• Indonesian: ditujukan - disesuaikan

Example Sentences

This program is geared toward beginners.

basic

The car is geared for high speed.

basic

Our lessons are geared to young children.

basic

Most summer camps are geared toward fun and adventure.

natural

Is your service geared toward tourists or locals?

natural

This training is geared for people with no prior experience.

natural