gird

• Устаревший глагол, означающий опоясывать или обвязывать поясом или лентой, а также готовить себя к действию.

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.

   Приготовиться

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

   Synonymsbracefortifypreparereadysteel

   Antonymsceaserelaxsurrenderunwindyield

2. Encircling or fasteningC2formal

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

   Опоясывать

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

   Synonymsbandbeltencircleencompassgirdleringsurround