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in gear

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. in gearadjective

    having gears engaged

    "the car is in gear"

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  1. in gear

    "In gear" is an idiomatic phrase used to describe a state of readiness or preparedness. It can additionally refer to the functioning state of a machine or vehicle when the gears are engaged.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. in gear

    A command in the service of heavy guns, to cause the eccentrics of the truck-wheels to be thrown in gear. Also refers to the position of the eccentrics when the command is executed.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of in gear in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of in gear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of in gear in a Sentence

  1. Jim Dickson:

    They were recovered as mostly small scraps from the ice around him, from his clothes and gear, and even from his alimentary tract, those findings prompted the questions : Where did the fragments come from ? How, precisely, did they get there ? How do they help our understanding of The Iceman ?

  2. Jenny Bruso:

    Partnerships [like this] allow us to redefine and reimagine the outdoors through products that amplify the importance of inclusivity in sizing and representation, the right gear and clothing are also a safety issue within outdoor adventures and we need to see ourselves represented in the marketing to even know these things exist to be purchased.

  3. Geoffrey Allred:

    When you take [care of your gear] the right way they can last a lifetime — and without diminishing the attributes and the reasons you actually purchased and paid for them.

  4. David Friedman:

    No. In fact, this morning I sent a letter to the chairman and CEO of Chrysler telling them they have to get their act in gear. They have to make sure they're getting those parts in the hands of consumers.

  5. Nikwax McLean:

    I want to emphasize that the conversation should really be about why we should care about gear care, why are we even looking to wash something instead of buying new? At Gear Washers, that’s what it’s all about: It’s not really how we do it, it’s why we do it.

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