in gear

prepositional phrase

Having gears correctly aligned so that movement is possible.

“to get in gear”

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geared
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Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative into gear

  1. Having gears correctly aligned so that movement is possible.
  2. broadlyinformalIn a state of readiness or activity.

    to get in gear

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivehaving gears engaged

Similar
geared
Also see
geared

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

in gear. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20gear

MLA

“in gear.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20gear. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in gear,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20gear.

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