Antonyms for gears up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : geer
Phonetic Transcription : gɪər


Definition of gears up

Origin :
  • c.1200, "fighting equipment," probably from Old Norse gervi "apparel," related to gerr "ready," and gerva "make ready," from Proto-Germanic *garwin- (cf. Old English gearwe "clothing, equipment, ornament;" Old High German garawi "clothing, dress," garawen "to make ready;" German gerben "to tan"). Meaning "toothed wheel in machinery" first attested 1520s. Slang for "male sex organs" from 1670s. British adjective slang sense of "stylish, excellent" first recorded 1951, from earlier that's the gear, expression of approval, 1925.
  • As in ready : verb prepare
  • As in speed : verb move along quickly
  • As in equip : verb make ready with supplies
Example sentences :
  • Jim unharnesses a horse that balks with him, leads it on a way and then rolls the wagon up and gears up again.
  • Extract from : « Betty Gordon at Bramble Farm » by Alice B. Emerson

Synonyms for gears up

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