gear

• Nom désignant un composant mécanique, généralement une roue dentée, qui transmet le mouvement ou le couple entre les parties d'une machine ; il s'emploie aussi plus largement pour désigner un équipement ou un ensemble d'accessoires.

A noun referring to a mechanical component, typically a toothed wheel, that transmits motion or torque between machine parts; also used more broadly for equipment or apparatus.

1. Mechanical componentB1formaltechnical

   A toothed wheel that engages with another toothed mechanism to transmit motion or change speed.

   Engrenage (pièce mécanique)

   • The mechanic replaced the broken gear in the engine.
   • Bicycles have multiple gears for different terrains.
   • The gears in the clock must be perfectly aligned.

   Synonymescogcogwheelsprockettoothed wheel

2. Equipment or clothingA2informal

   Specialized equipment, clothing, or accessories used for a particular activity.

   Équipement ou vêtements spécialisés

   • Don't forget to pack your hiking gear for the trip.
   • She bought new camping gear for the weekend.
   • The football team wore their protective gear during practice.

   Synonymesapparatusequipmentkitoutfitparaphernaliastufftackle

3. Speed or paceB2informal

   A particular level of speed, effort, or intensity in an activity.

   allure

   • He shifted into high gear to finish the project on time.
   • The team kicked into gear after the halftime break.
   • She moved into top gear to complete the marathon.

   Synonymesintensitypaceratespeedtempo

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de préparer, ajuster ou équiper quelque chose en fonction d'un but ou d'une situation donnée.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing, adjusting, or equipping something for a particular purpose or situation.

1. B2formal

   To prepare or adjust something for a particular purpose or situation.

   Adapter, ajuster à un but

   • The course is geared towards beginners.
   • We need to gear our strategy to meet the new demands.
   • The company geared its production for the holiday season.

   Synonymesadaptadjustaimattuneequipfitorientprepareregulatetailor

2. Equip or outfitB2informal

   To provide with necessary equipment or gear.

   Équiper

   • They geared up for the long hike with proper boots and backpacks.
   • The team geared themselves with the latest technology.
   • He geared his car with new tires for the winter.

   Synonymesappointarmequipfit outfurnishkit outoutfitrigsupply

   Antonymesdisarmdisrobestripunclotheunfit

Variantes phrasalgear up