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Shaz Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of the sentence

Dubai gears up for National Day.could anyone tells me the meaning of gears up for above sentence.Thanks!
  

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gears up = "gets going" OR "prepares for" (preparational chores and activities in advance of an impending event) as in shifting into a higher gear in your car. for a faster speed. to get things GOING.

  • gears up = "gets going" OR "prepares for" (preparational chores and activities in advance of an impending event) as in shifting into a higher gear in your car.
  • for a faster speed.
  • to get things GOING.
  • on an emotional level "gears up" can mean "growing excitment".
  • Dubai prepares for National Day.
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gears up = "gets going" OR "prepares for" (preparational chores and activities in advance of an impending event)

as in shifting into a higher gear in your car.
for a faster speed.
to get things GOING.

on an emotional level "gears up" can mean "growing excitment".

Dubai prepares for National Day.
or
Dubai grows excited for the coming National

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