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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Nike is gearing up to launch its latest Yardrunners collection celebrating the legacies of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 After a high-energy Disney Night and a surprise elimination, the ballroom is gearing up for Dedication Week with emotional tributes and unexpected reunions. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Plus, the buttery-soft Nulu fabric truly cannot be beat, whether you’re headed to yoga or gearing up for a long-haul flight. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Tesla shares rose more than 5% Monday after the electric vehicle maker posted a teaser video on X, sparking speculation that the company could be gearing up to release a new car. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gear up

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Oct. 2025.

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