gird

• Verbe littéraire ou archaïque signifiant ceindre ou entourer avec une ceinture ou un bandeau, et aussi se préparer à agir.

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.

   Se préparer à l'action

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

   Synonymesbracefortifypreparereadysteel

   Antonymesceaserelaxsurrenderunwindyield

2. Encircling or fasteningC2formal

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

   Ceindre

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

   Synonymesbandbeltencircleencompassgirdleringsurround