gear up
Britishverb
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(tr) to equip with gears
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to prepare, esp for greater efficiency
is our industry geared up for these new challenges?
Example Sentences
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France’s Renault and Thales have partnered to produce a prototype of a tactical vehicle for land forces, as automakers gear up to collaborate with defense suppliers to play a larger role in weapons production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The latest unrest comes as political parties gear up for local government elections in November.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
"We're at the gates of a two-thirds majority victory. Let's gear up and push for the last 100m!" he told cheering supporters, before mingling for selfies.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
The candidates will now gear up for the June 2 primary election, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
He took a huge chance then and pushed one side of his ear gear up so he could chat up the librarian.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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