gear up

verb

geared up; gearing up; gears up

intransitive verb

: to get ready
are gearing up for the big game

Examples of gear up in a Sentence

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This poll comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are gearing up to conduct mass deportations in the days after Trump takes office for his second term, NBC reported. Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025 In recent weeks, some advocates have been urging people to call lawmakers in support, trying to finalize already approved resettlements and gearing up to court volunteers and donations if cuts materialize. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl LIX Even in the aftermath of the New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans is gearing up to host its eleventh Super Bowl on February 9. Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 About six years ago, Pierre Frey acquired an atelier outside of Paris and has been structuring the team and gearing up for its first collection. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gear up 

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gear up was in 1943

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“Gear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gear%20up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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