Synonyms for gear up

Most common

fix · prepare

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To prepare for an activity.

   We're gearing ourselves up for a busy week ahead.

Example sentences

• fix Refer to the instructions to fix the refrigerator.
• prepare You had better prepare yourself for the next game.

By length

3 letters

set¹, fix¹

5 letters

ready²

7 letters

prepare²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ready² = 2 syllables).