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Definition gear up in American English

gear up phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to prepare yourself, or to prepare something for an activity or event

Example

The town is gearing up for the carnival this weekend.

Example

Most banks have geared themselves up for an electronic future.

Example

The tobacco companies are gearing up to fight the new tax.

Synonyms and related words
plan arrange organize
Definition gear up in American English