gear sth to/towards sb/sth
— phrasal verb with gear /ɡɪər/
/ɡɪr/ verb Definition
› to design or organize something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or group of people: Most public places are simply not geared to the needs of people with disabilities. The workshops are geared towards helping people to become more employable. These advertisements are geared towards a younger audience.Preparing
(Definition of gear sth to/towards sb/sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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gear (sb/sth) up phrasal verb
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gear lever noun
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gear noun (CLOTHES/EQUIPMENT)
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gear noun (DRUGS)
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gear noun (ENGINE PART)
- gear sth to/towards sb/sth phrasal verb
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gearbox noun
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gearing noun
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gearshift noun
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gecko noun
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Synonyms and related words:
- allowance noun (PREPARATION)
- batten down the hatches idiom
- break sb in phrasal verb
- build-up noun (PREPARATION)
- calibrate verb
- clear the decks idiom
- gear (sb/sth) up phrasal verb
- gird yourself idiom
- groom verb (PREPARE)
- groundwork noun
- lay the basis/foundations for sth idiom
- lay verb (PUT DOWN)
- lead up to sth phrasal verb (TALK)
- preparation noun (GETTING READY)
- preset adjective
- prime verb
- roll up your sleeves idiom
- set (sth) up phrasal verb
- set the scene/stage idiom
- steel verb
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Preparing
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