Definitions

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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Traders are also gearing up for a Federal Reserve policy meeting and earnings from tech titans, which will be pored over for an idea about sustainability of the AI investment surge.

From Barron's

Nepal, now led by an interim government headed by former chief justice Sushila Karki, is gearing up for general elections on March 5.

From Barron's

Of course, the managerial market is gearing up to be extremely competitive heading into next season.

From BBC

Pyongyang is gearing up for its first congress of its ruling party in five years, with analysts expecting it in the coming weeks.

From Barron's

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