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gear sth for/to/towards sb/sth

Phrasal Verb with gear
 
 
/gɪər/ verb

Definition

to design or organize something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or group of people: Questionnaires geared for non-US respondents are also available. These advertisements are geared to a younger audience. The workshops are geared towards helping people to become more employable.
(Definition of gear sth for/to/towards sb/sth from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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