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gear

UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/

Translations

gearnoun
gears
pl
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
The machine stopped working because the gear was broken.
Машина перестала работать, потому что шестерня сломалась.
He shifted the car into a higher gear.
Он переключил машину на более высокую передачу.
He packed his climbing gear for the trip.
Он упаковал свое альпинистское снаряжение для поездки.
Additional translations
механизм
аппаратура
устройство
Synonyms
equipment
apparatus
tools
machinery
devices
implements
accessories
hardware
gearverb
geared
Past Simple
geared
Past Participle
gearing
Gerund
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
He needs to gear the machine for higher performance.
Ему нужно настроить машину для более высокой производительности.
We need to gear up for the upcoming project.
Нам нужно подготовиться к предстоящему проекту.
Additional translations
приспосабливать
Synonyms
equip
prepare
adjust
set up
arrange
gearadjective
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
Attributive use (e.g., gear oil, gear pump) requires ADJECTIVE entry.
Synonyms
equipped
outfitted
fitted
prepared
ready
supplied

Definitions

gearnoun
A toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of an engine and the speed of the driven parts.
The car's transmission system uses gears to change speed.
Equipment or apparatus that is used for a particular purpose.
He packed his fishing gear for the weekend trip.
A particular setting of engaged gears in a motor vehicle.
She shifted into first gear to start the car moving.
Clothing and accessories suitable for a particular activity.
The hikers wore their rain gear to stay dry during the storm.
Slang. Illegal drugs, especially heroin.
The officer arrested him for possession of gear.
(figurative) A state of increased intensity or rapid activity.
Production shifted into high gear to meet the holiday demand.
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.
gearadjective
Relating to or designed for gears or transmissions.
The mechanic recommended using gear oil in the differential.
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