Synonyms for gearing up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : geer
Phonetic Transcription : gɪər

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Définition of gearing up

Origin :
  • c.1200, "fighting equipment," probably from Old Norse gervi "apparel," related to gerr "ready," and gerva "make ready," from Proto-Germanic *garwin- (cf. Old English gearwe "clothing, equipment, ornament;" Old High German garawi "clothing, dress," garawen "to make ready;" German gerben "to tan"). Meaning "toothed wheel in machinery" first attested 1520s. Slang for "male sex organs" from 1670s. British adjective slang sense of "stylish, excellent" first recorded 1951, from earlier that's the gear, expression of approval, 1925.
  • As in ready : verb prepare
  • As in speed : verb move along quickly
  • As in equip : verb make ready with supplies
Example sentences :
  • It is nothing less than the high-speed tool of civilization, gearing up the whole mechanism to more effective social service.
  • Extract from : « The History of the Telephone » by Herbert N. Casson

Antonyms for gearing up

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