English Expression · Intermediate
gear up
To prepare for an activity
Pronunciation: say gear up
Meaning
To prepare for an activity.
Example
The hardware store is gearing up for spring in February with garden supplies and seeds.
The hardware store is gearing up for spring in February with garden supplies and seeds.
Practice tips
- Practice gear up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.