gear up for

gear up for (someone or something)

To ready someone, oneself, or something for something. I had geared 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. I'm gearing up for my grandkids—they're arriving tonight.

gear up for someone or something

to get ready for something. We are busy gearing up for Joan's visit next week.

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Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the GEAR UP for Success Act, which intends to improve the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP), a federal grant program that seeks to increase college awareness, readiness, and success for low-income and underrepresented students.

United States : Manchin Champions Improvements and Funding for West Virginia Gear Up

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This type of loan also allows businesses to take advantage of special discounts offered by suppliers or to gear up for a special sales effort, such as a seasonal line of credit.