gear up

gear up

To ready oneself, someone, or something for something. I had geared myself up for a fight, so I was very surprised when the board immediately accepted my proposal. The benefits reps are gearing up for the health insurance enrollment period. Who is gearing up the invitations for the party?
See also: gear, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

gear someone or something up (for someone or something)

to prepare someone or something for someone or something. We have to gear up the workers for the arrival of the new manager. We geared ourselves up for Frank, who was coming to lecture to us.
See also: gear, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

gear up

v.
1. To get ready for something, especially an upcoming action or event; prepare for something: The investors geared up for the merger of the two companies.
2. To get something ready for an upcoming action or event: The company is gearing up its marketing team for the release of the new film. We geared the truck up for the journey.
See also: gear, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • a walking
  • a walking (something)
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by (someone or something)
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PENNSAUKEN, NJ.-Artwire is extending its wire storage line, Gear Ups, beyond the juvenile market with Garage Gear Ups.
| George Smith takes a rest today as Wasps gear ups for some massive fixtures.
The company's Me Too line features three SKUs for the bathroom and its Gear Ups line features wire-coated products that hold sports equipment.
Artwire will unveil Garage Gear Ups, an extension of the juvenile Gear Ups line, which was launched earlier this year.