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Gear up

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To prepare for an activity. idiomatic, intransitive, reflexive

    "The hardware store is gearing up for spring in February with garden supplies and seeds."

  2. 2
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc wordnet
  3. 3
    To put on special clothing or equipment. idiomatic, intransitive

    "The soldiers geared up and loaded onto the assault craft. They would have a forty-five minute ride to the beach."

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