to gear
- verb
- /ɡɪr/
- Are our activities, programs, and projects geared to and related to the music education profession?
- programs geared to
- education geared to
- geared to students
You know, a lot of your work is geared around this kind of journey.
- You know, a lot of your work is geared around this kind of journey.
- No, I don't really think they ever really geared me towards a specific career.
- So then the new setup will be completely geared towards entertainment and gaming.
- Because they've geared their act towards a white audience.
Examples
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I'm actually gearing up for a residency right now at Madison Square Garden.
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I thought about doing content more geared at kids, teens.
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Okay, time to gear up.
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Let's gear up and move onto the next stage!
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Uh, once I bring Lucy in, we're going to roll for a couple hours straight, so gear up for a long session.
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What are you gearing up for?
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His books, such as Career Management for Scientists and Engineers, are geared toward business.
Academic text (2011) -
The art packs include materials geared for the age and grade level of the child.
Academic text (2015) -
In all, the individualized tutoring sessions were geared to the student's particular needs according to subject areas.
Academic text (2008) -
The new curriculum is designed to gear students for success in the workforce.
Synonyms
To try to sell something or persuade people to accept an idea
Antonyms
Idioms
A person who has gear for an activity but does not know how to use it
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
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Wheels and parts under a plane that hold it on the ground during takeoff and landing
A lower setting in a vehicle that gives more power and less speed for starting and climbing
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A group of gears that makes a fast shaft turn more slowly and gives more turning power to the output
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A gear that turns around a central sun gear to change speed in a gearbox
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A gear with a screw shaft that turns a toothed wheel to change direction and make turning slower and stronger
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A wheel with teeth set at an angle to change motion between two crossing shafts
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A set of gears that lets two wheels turn at different speeds when a car turns
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A gear that turns around a central gear to change speed or turning force
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A set of gears where one gear moves around a central gear while spinning to change speed or force
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A system that connects the pedals to the rear wheel so you must keep pedalling while the bike moves
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A group of wheels with teeth that pass movement and force to make a machine work
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A round wheel with teeth that fits together with another wheel to move parts or change speed
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Gears that fit together at a right angle to send power between car axles
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A small wheel with teeth that turns around a central gear and fits inside an outer ring
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A car part that moves the front wheels when the driver turns the wheel
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Etymology
Gear (verb) comes from the noun gear meaning 'equipment' and so means 'to make or set something for a special purpose'. So to gear a course or plan to beginners is to adjust it so it fits their needs.