getting ready

Making oneself presentable

Getting ready is the process of preparing oneself, typically for an event or departure.

It often involves grooming, dressing, and gathering belongings: I need twenty minutes to get ready.

The phrase implies a transition from an unprepared state to readiness: She's getting ready for the interview.

Get ready as a command warns someone to prepare for what's coming.

routine

alarm

Urgent warning signal

showerWater spray for bathing
breakfastDay's first eating
brushingSweeping motion with bristles

dressing · grooming · coffee · makeup · commute · keys · toothpaste · clothes · backpack · stretching

anticipation

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

nervousnessState of anxious unease
eagernessIntense willingness to act
anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress

jitters · countdown · impatience · butterflies · apprehension · trepidation · enthusiasm · fidgeting · daydreaming · hope

outfit

clothes

Fabric worn on body

dressSkirted one-piece garment
wardrobeGarment storage furniture
accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments

shoes · jewelry · iron · laundry · selection · matching · layering · trying on · changing · mirror

packing

suitcase

Portable travel container

toiletriesPersonal care products
checklistItemized verification guide
luggageTraveler's packed containers

essentials · bag · organizing · folding · carry-on · passport · tickets · charger · snacks · itinerary

grooming

shower

Water spray for bathing

shaveCut hair close
moisturizeAdd suppleness to skin
cleanseRemove dirt or sin

brush · floss · deodorant · perfume · cosmetics · hairbrush · styling · primping · exfoliate · lotion

planning

checklist

Itemized verification guide

schedulePlan of timed events
logisticsCoordination of complex activities
coordinationOrganized cooperative movement

timeline · priorities · reminders · preparation · agenda · strategy · contingency · buffer time · to-do list · deadline

Categories

wedding photographybridal portraits, candid shots, engagement photos, photo albums, bridal party
getting readyreadying, be prepared, equipping, gear up, prep time
preparationprepare, preparing, readies, readying, prep
powering upcharging, activating, energizing, turning on, powering up
partiesbirthday party, party, costume party, house party, dinner party

Opposites

preparedness state

getting readyunprepared

Lacking readiness beforehand

unready · caught off guard · disorganized · all set · good to go

action sequence

getting readywinding down

Gradually decreasing toward conclusion

wrapping up · concluding · ending · settling in · packing up

engagement level

getting readygiving up

Choosing to stop trying

backing out · quitting · procrastinating · putting off · postponing

Family

ready, getting, readiness, readily, gotten, unready, getter, gettable, readier

Familiarity: Top 5,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G