primed

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est préparé et prêt à agir ou à atteindre un objectif spécifique.

Describes someone or something that is prepared and ready for action or a particular purpose.

1. Prepared and readyB2formal

   In a state of readiness or being fully prepared for a particular action or event.

   prêt, préparé

   • The team was primed for the final match.
   • She was primed to give her presentation.
   • The soldiers were primed for battle.

   Synonymespoisedpreparedreadysetwaiting

2. On the point ofB2formal

   Strongly disposed or about to do something.

   Sur le point de

   • He was primed to leave when the phone rang.
   • The engine was primed to start.
   • They were primed for a major announcement.

   Synonymesdisposedinclinedpoisedpreparedreadyset

   Antonymesaversedisinclinedreluctantunpreparedunready

• Verbe désignant l'action de préparer quelque chose pour une utilisation ou un fonctionnement, ou de le mettre en état de fonctionnement.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing something for use or action, or making something ready.

1. Prepare for useB2formal

   To prepare something for use or operation, especially by making it ready for a specific function.

   Préparer (à l'emploi)

   • The technician primed the engine before starting it.
   • She primed the canvas with a layer of white paint.
   • You need to prime the pump before it can draw water.

   Synonymesbriefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   Antonymesdeactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

   To give someone information or training in advance to prepare them for a situation.

   préparer (quelqu'un)

   • The coach primed the team for the championship game.
   • He was primed with all the facts before the interview.
   • The teacher primed the students for the difficult exam.

   Synonymesalertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   amorcer (un explosif)

   • The soldier primed the grenade before throwing it.
   • They primed the explosives to demolish the building.
   • The bomb was primed and ready to detonate.

   Synonymesarmchargeloadprepareset