gearing

[geer-ing] / ˈgɪər ɪŋ /

VERB

prepare, equip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adapt adjust fit organize regulate tailor

STRONG

accouter appoint arm blend furnish harness match outfit ready rig suit

WEAK

fit out turn out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorder disorganize unfit

STRONG

refuse reject unfurnish

Example Sentences

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Rock royalty is gearing up to descend on Donington Park for the 23rd Download festival.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Some are already gearing up to get the island back on track.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The switch, however, has left U.S. gasoline and diesel reserves below multiyear averages just as summer demand for both is gearing up, which could result in higher prices at the pump.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices AMD 8.10%increase; green up pointing triangle is gearing up to invest more than $10 billion across Taiwan’s semiconductor sector to meet growing demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Over the years, it had taken hold at the grassroots, and in 1960 Levi was one of fifty thousand boys gearing up to compete in local races around the country.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly