verb
gear
To adapt something for a particular purpose.
We gear each lesson to the needs of beginning readers.
Etymology
The verb grows from equipping something for work. To gear a plan or product to a purpose is to adjust its arrangement so it serves that purpose effectively.
More examples
- The museum gears its weekend activities toward families.
- She geared her presentation to an audience with no technical background.
- The company is gearing its training toward workplace safety.
Forms
gear · gears · geared · gearing