gear up
• change to a higher gear.
• prepare or equip oneself for something; get ready.
• "the region geared up for the tourist season"
Similar:
prepare,
make preparations,
make provisions,
get everything ready,
make ready,
take the necessary steps,
do the necessary,
get ready,
arrange things,
make provision,
get everything set,
lay the groundwork,
do the spadework,
gird up one's loins,
rig oneself out,
arm oneself,
kit oneself out,
psych oneself up,
• (of a company) increase its borrowings.
• "the group will be gearing up this year"
