geared up

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Traditional casino companies geared up online offerings but have struggled to keep pace with tech-focused DraftKings and FanDuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In late 2022, the company laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce, as it geared up for its “year of efficiency” cost-cutting campaign.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Nvidia added 0.8% as Wall Street geared up for the chip maker’s fourth-quarter earnings report, due after the closing bell.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"Before this terrible incident we were geared up to fight in March and then fight Tyson Fury," Hearn said.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

He said he needed a focal point to get the church geared up.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver