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• present participle of gear.

gearing

American  

[geer-ing] / ˈgɪər ɪŋ /

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.

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gearing British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of gearing

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

Example Sentences

The top strategist for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ reelection bid has left her campaign, just as she is gearing up for a bruising showdown against City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

“As such, we get the sense that CoreWeave could be gearing up for a sizable beat when it comes to backlog,” Knoblauch wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Well, it looks like they’re gearing up for it.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Rock royalty is gearing up to descend on Donington Park for the 23rd Download festival.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The camp pulsates with this collective energy, gearing up for change.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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