gird

• Veralteter oder gehobener Ausdruck dafür, etwas mit einem Gürtel oder Band zu umschließen, sowie sich für eine Handlung vorzubereiten oder sich zu wappnen.

An archaic verb meaning to encircle or bind with a belt or band, or to prepare oneself for action.

1. Prepare for actionC2formal

   To prepare oneself for a difficult or challenging situation.

   Sich wappnen

   • The soldiers girded themselves for battle.
   • She girded her mind for the difficult exam.
   • He girded his spirit to face the criticism.

   Synonymebracefortifypreparereadysteel

   Antonymeceaserelaxsurrenderunwindyield

2. Encircling or fasteningC2formal

   To surround or encircle something, often with a belt or band.

   Umgürten

   • He girded his waist with a leather belt.
   • The ancient city was girded by high walls.
   • She girded the package with strong twine.

   Synonymebandbeltencircleencompassgirdleringsurround