Geared

/ɡɪrd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to prepare or equip someone or something for a particular purpose or activity.

The team was geared up for the championship game after weeks of practice.

to adjust or adapt the features of something to meet specific needs.

The new curriculum is geared towards helping students improve their critical thinking skills.

adjective

designed for a particular purpose or activity.

These shoes are specially geared for running on rough terrain.

fitted with gears for mechanical advantage.

The bicycle has a geared system that allows for easier pedaling uphill.

From 'gear', meaning to fit or adjust particularly.

geared up

Prepared or equipped for action.

geared towards

Designed with a specific focus or purpose in mind.

gear down

To reduce speed or intensity.

gear

The mechanism used for changing motion or power.

gearing

The action of equipping or adjusting to a specific purpose.

Excited or enthusiastic about something.

I'm so geared up for the concert this weekend!

Intensely focused on a goal.

He's really geared to succeed in his career.