Gird Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɝd
GURD
ɡˈɜːd
GURD
Definition
To fasten or encircle with a belt or band, or to prepare oneself for action. Used both literally (tying something) and figuratively (getting ready).
Usage & Nuances
'Gird' is formal and somewhat old-fashioned. Common phrases: 'gird your loins' (prepare for something difficult). Literal meaning (tie or encircle) is rare; most often used figuratively. Not to be confused with 'grid' (network of lines).
Spanish: ceñir - rodearPortuguese (BR): cingir - rodearPortuguese (PT): cingir - rodearChinese (Simplified): 束上 - 环绕Chinese (Traditional): 束上 - 環繞Hindi: कसना - तैयार करनाArabic: يَشدّ - يُحيطBengali: বেঁধে নেওয়া - প্রস্তুত হওয়াRussian: опоясать - подготовитьсяJapanese: 締める - 準備するVietnamese: thắt (dây) - chuẩn bị (cho điều gì đó khó khăn)Korean: 동여매다 - 대비하다Turkish: kuşanmak - hazırlık yapmakUrdu: کمر باندھنا - تیار ہوناIndonesian: mengencangkan (ikat pinggang) - bersiap-siap
Example Sentences
He girded his waist with a leather belt.
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Soldiers must gird themselves before battle.
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Villages were girded by stone walls.
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It's time to gird yourself for a busy week.
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She told us to gird our loins for the upcoming changes at work.
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You'd better gird yourself—this exam is tougher than you think!
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