gear up
Britishverb
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(tr) to equip with gears
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to prepare, esp for greater efficiency
is our industry geared up for these new challenges?
Example Sentences
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As political parties gear up for the election, a poll for the BBC has examined the issues which will influence how people plan to cast their votes.
From BBC
MLB owners are gearing up to argue for a salary cap in the only major American professional sport without one.
The renter is now gearing up to spend the rest of the winter with his four furry roommates.
From Los Angeles Times
Stephen explained: "Everything was geared up to the beeper going off and you being ready."
From BBC
The candidates will now gear up for the June 2 primary election, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
From Los Angeles Times
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