gear to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: gear towards
Meaning · English
To design or adapt so as to suit (someone).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gear to” mean?
To design or adapt so as to suit (someone).
Is “gear to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.