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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Are you gearing up for a big charitable contribution before the end of the year?

From MarketWatch

Under the new leadership team, Five Below is gearing its products toward younger generations.

From The Wall Street Journal

AMD’s margins are particularly notable given that the company is gearing up for a major challenge to Nvidia’s dominance in the AI-computing market.

From The Wall Street Journal

KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.

From Barron's

“We had expected FLNC’s gearing to non-U. S. markets to decline as a result of competitive pressure from Chinese firms,” the Guggenheim team explained.

From Barron's