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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On Friday, the Financial Times reported the BBC is gearing up to announce a new landmark content deal with YouTube, which will reportedly see the corporation make programmes for the platform for the first time.

From BBC

Quantinuum is gearing up to submit a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering, Honeywell said on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Fans believe that all this activity points to Styles gearing up to announce his fourth album, after a brief detour into marathon running last year.

From BBC

After almost four years, the world's biggest boy band are gearing up for a huge world tour and a new album.

From BBC

Morocco are Africa's leading power right now and, unlike Nigeria, are gearing up for the World Cup.

From Barron's