gear up
Prepare for action
To gear up is to prepare for something demanding—equipping yourself with what's needed, whether physical or mental: The team is gearing up for the playoffs, We're gearing up for a busy holiday season.
The phrase evokes readying equipment, shifting into a higher gear, or both.
It often implies anticipation of effort or challenge ahead.
Protective combat covering
- helmetProtective head covering
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
goggles · weaponry · ammunition · shield · holster · camouflage · binoculars · knapsack
Identical throughout
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- apparelClothing collectively
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
ensemble · getup · regalia · dress · garb · suit · jersey · cleats
Developing abilities through practice
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
practice · planning · strategizing · routine · regimen · readiness · groundwork · briefing
Cause to act
- energizeSupply with vitality
- focusConcentrated attention point
- psychingMental intimidation tactics
- rallyGathering for a cause
hype · adrenaline · determination · confidence · mental preparation · visualization · pep talk · mindset
armor
Protective combat covering
gloves · goggles · weaponry · ammunition · shield · holster · camouflage · binoculars · knapsack · rucksack
uniform
Identical throughout
wardrobe · ensemble · getup · regalia · dress · garb · suit · jersey · cleats · pads
training
Developing abilities through practice
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
rehearsal · practice · planning · strategizing · routine · regimen · readiness · groundwork · briefing · scouting
motivate
Cause to act
rally · hype · adrenaline · determination · confidence · mental preparation · visualization · pep talk · mindset · intensity
- airplane takeoffrunway, liftoff, lift-off, thrust, flaps
- get dressedfasten, pull on, slip on, throw on, tuck in
- getting readyget ready, readying, be prepared, equipping, prep time
- motion idiomsin motion, on the move, on the go, move forward, move along
- phrasal verbslook at, put down, turn on, turn off, wait for
- suiting upput on, don, equip, clothe, kit out