primed

• Descreve alguém ou algo que está preparado e pronto para agir ou para um objetivo específico; também pode indicar que algo foi previamente preparado, carregado ou deixado em ponto para funcionar.

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.

   Preparado

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

   Sinônimospoisedpreparedreadysetwaiting

2. On the point ofB2formal

   Strongly disposed or about to do something.

   Prestes

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

   Sinônimosdisposedinclinedpoisedpreparedreadyset

   Antônimosaversedisinclinedreluctantunpreparedunready

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de preparar algo para uso ou funcionamento, ou de deixar algo pronto. Pode significar preparar uma superfície para pintura, abastecer uma bomba ou motor com líquido, carregar ou municiar uma arma, ou preparar alguém para uma situação.

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.

   Preparar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbriefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   Antônimosdeactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

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

   Preparar alguém

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   Detonar

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

   Sinônimosarmchargeloadprepareset