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Definition gear in British English

gear verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ɡɪə(r)/
1

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

Example

The museum is geared towards children.

Example

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

Example

We are gearing the company for ever-increasing demand.

Example

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

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Definition gear in British English