verb๐ShareTo provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio."The engineers are gearing the machine to increase its speed. "technicalmachinetechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be in, or come into, gear."Option 1 (Focus on physical gearing): "The cyclist started pedaling harder, gearing up for the steep hill." Option 2 (Focus on metaphorical gearing): "After the long break, the team is gearing up for the next project." "machinetechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dress; to put gear on; to harness."The hikers spent an hour gearing themselves before starting up the mountain. "wearstylemilitaryjobactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose)."They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."actionplanprocessbusinesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo borrow money in order to invest it in assets."She is gearing up by taking out a student loan to pay for her college tuition, hoping her degree will increase her future earning potential. "businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe ratio of a system of gears."The 4ร4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing."technicalmachinephysicssystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareHarness; working implements."The farmer checked his tractor's gearing to make sure all the plowing implements were properly attached and ready for work. "machinetechnologytechnicalindustrypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA train of toothed wheels and pinions."The old clock's intricate gearing made a satisfying click-clack sound as it ticked. "machinetechnicalsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
