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Definition gear in American English

gear verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ɡɪr/
1

to prepare something or make it suitable for a particular situation, group, or use

Example

The museum is geared toward children.

Example

The committee is not geared to carrying out regular school inspections.

Example

We were geared for the visit and are disappointed that it was canceled.

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Definition gear in American English