Antonyms for in gear
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : geer |
| Phonetic Transcription : gɪər |
Definition of in gear
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 on duty : adj working
- As in working : adj active, occupied
Synonyms for in gear
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