In full gear Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈɡɪɹ
in FUUL GEER
ˈɪn/ /fˈʊl/ /ɡˈiə
in FULL GEE-uh
Definition
Working at maximum speed or intensity; very active and busy. It can also mean using all available equipment or resources.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression. Commonly used for projects, work, sports, or events that have reached their peak activity. Not about clothing or literal gear, despite the word 'gear'.
Spanish: a toda marcha - a todo ritmoPortuguese (BR): a todo vapor - em plena atividadePortuguese (PT): a todo o gás - em pleno funcionamentoChinese (Simplified): 全速運轉 - 全力以赴Chinese (Traditional): 全速運轉 - 全力以赴Hindi: पूरी गति से - पूरी ताकत मेंArabic: بكامل السرعة - في أوج النشاطBengali: পূর্ণ উদ্যমে - জোর কদমেRussian: в полном разгареJapanese: 全開で - 本格稼働中Vietnamese: hoạt động hết công suất - sôi động nhấtKorean: 최고조에 - 한창 진행 중Turkish: tam gaz - en yoğun halindeUrdu: عروج پر - پوری رفتار سےIndonesian: sedang dalam puncaknya - berjalan dengan sangat aktif
Example Sentences
The new restaurant was in full gear by noon.
basic
The team was in full gear before the match started.
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The festival was in full gear on Saturday night.
basic
By the end of May, construction was in full gear.
natural
Tax season is in full gear—the whole office is busy.
natural
As soon as the doors opened, the sale was in full gear.
natural