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geared

UK
/ɡɪəd/
US
/ɡɪrd/

Translations

gearedpast participle
UK
/ɡɪəd/
US
/ɡɪrd/
Past participle of the verb “gear” regularly used adjectivally.
adaptéSurtout dans la tournure « geared towards ». Peut aussi se rendre par « orienté vers » selon le contexte.
The course is geared toward beginners.
Le cours est adapté aux débutants.
Additional translations
pourvu d'engrenagesSens technique, en mécanique.
Synonyms
oriented
prepared
fitted
tailored
designed
adjusted
gearverb

geared

Past Simple

geared
Past Simple
geared
Past Participle
gearing
Gerund
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
The course is geared towards beginners in the field.
Le cours est adapté aux débutants dans ce domaine.
préparerSouvent pronominal en français selon le contexte.
The team is gearing up for the championship match.
L'équipe se prépare pour le match de championnat.
Additional translations
engrenerSens technique.
Synonyms
prepare
equip
arrange
set up
adjust
gearpast participle

geared

Used adjectivally to mean 'prepared or equipped for' or 'fitted with gears'; derives from the verb's past participle.
adaptéSens de préparation ou d'adaptation à un usage particulier.
The facility is fully geared to handle large-scale events.
L'installation est parfaitement adaptée pour accueillir des événements de grande ampleur.
Synonyms
outfitted
equipped
fitted
prepared
primed
rigged
mounted
furnished
adapted
aligned
adjusted
tailored
designed
oriented
aimed

Definitions

gearedpast participle
Adjusted or designed to achieve a particular purpose or to be suitable for a specific situation.
The new curriculum is geared towards preparing students for the challenges of the modern workforce.
Provided with gears, or having gears arranged in a specified way.
A low-geared bicycle is easier to ride up steep hills.
gearverb
To adjust or adapt something to suit a particular purpose or need.
The course is geared towards beginners in the field.
To prepare or equip oneself or something for a particular task or activity.
The team is gearing up for the championship match.
(Mechanical) To equip or connect (a machine or mechanism) with gears so as to transmit motion.
The engineers geared the motor to the conveyor belt.
gearpast participle
Prepared or equipped for a particular purpose; fitted with gears.
The facility is fully geared to handle large-scale events.
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