3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'GEAR'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'GEAR'

Gear to

1. Organise or arrange something for a particular purpose, audience, etc. (Often passive)
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: It's not GEARED TO non-specialists.

Gear towards

1. Organise or arrange something for a particular purpose, audience, etc
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: The project is GEARED TOWARDS older people.

Gear up

1. Get ready for a busy period
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The shops are GEARING UP for the New Year sales.

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