What does the phrasal verb “gear towards” mean?

What are the definitions of “gear towards”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Organise or arrange something for a particular purpose, audience, etc.

  The project is GEARED TOWARDS older people.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “gear towards”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb gear towards is to organize or arrange something for a specific purpose, audience, or group. It means that something is designed or intended to be suitable for a particular group or situation.

What are the different verb forms of “gear towards”?

Root Verb	gear towards
Third Person Singular Present	gears towards
Present Participle	gearing towards
Simple Past	geared towards
Past Participle	geared towards

Example

The new program is geared towards helping young entrepreneurs.

Example

The workshop gears towards beginners in the field.

Example

The company is gearing towards a more eco-friendly approach.

Example

The event was geared towards raising awareness about mental health.

Example

The resources have been geared towards improving the community's well-being.

What kind of phrasal verb is “gear towards”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“gear towards” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

The course is geared towards advanced learners.

Example

The campaign is geared towards promoting healthy eating habits.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“gear towards” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

The course is geared towards advanced learners.

Example

The campaign is geared towards promoting healthy eating habits.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “gear towards”?

Gear up

Prepare oneself or something for an upcoming event or situation.

Example

The team is gearing up for the big game this weekend.

Gear down

Slow down or reduce the intensity of an activity or situation.

Example

After a busy week, she decided to gear down and relax over the weekend.

In high gear

Operating at full speed or maximum efficiency.

Example

The project is now in high gear, and everyone is working hard to meet the deadline.

Good things to know

Does “gear towards” have an informal or formal tone?

Gear towards is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is suitable for everyday conversations, as well as professional settings, depending on the specific context.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “gear towards”?

Synonyms

• target
• tailor
• aim at
• cater to
• focus on
• design for
• intend for
• direct at

Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• overlook
• disregard
• exclude
• omit