Meaning of the word gear in English

What does gear mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gear

US /ɡɪr/

UK /ɡɪr/

equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose

Example:

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Make sure you have all your camping gear before heading out.

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The photographer packed his camera gear carefully.

Synonym:

equipment apparatus kit tackle stuff

a toothed wheel that engages with another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

Example:

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The car's transmission uses several gears to control speed.

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He shifted into a higher gear to accelerate.

Synonym:

cog sprocket mechanism transmission

to adjust or adapt to a particular situation or standard

Example:

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The team needs to gear up for the upcoming competition.

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The company decided to gear its marketing efforts towards a younger audience.

Synonym:

adjust adapt tailor fit prepare

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gearing gear to gear up gear change