ready

adjective [not gradable] (PREPARED)

/ˈred·i/

Definition

› prepared and suitable for action or use: Dinner is ready. The twins are getting ready for bed. [+ to infinitive] I’m ready to go now. [+ to infinitive] "Are you ready to order?" the waiter asked.

(Definition of ready adjective (PREPARED) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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