gearing

[geer-ing]

noun

Machinery.

1. an assembly of parts, especially a train of gears, for transmitting and modifying motion and torque in a machine.

2. the act or process of equipping with gears.

3. the method of installation of such gears.

gearing

/ ˈɡɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. an assembly of gears designed to transmit motion

2. the act or technique of providing gears to transmit motion

3. US word: leverage. Also called: capital gearing. accounting the ratio of a company's debt capital to its equity capital

Word History and Origins

Origin of gearing¹

First recorded in 1815–25; gear + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He’s gearing up to climb 86 floors of the Empire State Building in New York City in October.

From Los Angeles Times

Bedraggled Democrats and ascendant Republicans are gearing up to pass legislation to fund the government beyond September 30.

From Salon

Los Angeles officials are gearing up for the heat wave by adding four cooling centers with air conditioning and water to its network of libraries and parks that will be open to the public.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, experts say new investment suffered – just as the industry was gearing up for the massive changes being brought by the transition to electric vehicles.

From BBC

The national political fight is gearing up with much at stake for both parties.

From Los Angeles Times

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