gear up

verb

geared up; gearing up; gears up
Synonyms of gear upnext

intransitive verb

: to get ready
are gearing up for the big game

Examples of gear up in a Sentence

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It’s led by professional divemasters and instructors, and much of the experience takes place on land, from briefings to gearing up before entering the water. Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 The nation is gearing up to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Arizona did little else to bolster a roster that finished 3-14, perhaps to gear up for the Arch Manning sweepstakes in next year’s draft. Nate Atkins, New York Times, 14 May 2026 The British girl group, made up of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer, are gearing up to put out their second studio album, Therapy at the Club, on Friday, July 24 — and staying hydrated in preparation for the big release. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 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 18 May. 2026.

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