Definition of geared adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

: one of two or more adjustments of a transmission (as of a bicycle or motor vehicle) that determine mechanical advantage, relative speed, and direction of travel. The industry is …

geared Definitions of geared adjective equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged

The income of the local residents is geared towards tourism, especially foreign trekkers.

Simple past tense and past participle of gear. They are geared so as to work simultaneously and alike. Brady posted two of his most trusted soldiers as guards and geared up for the mission to …

to prepare, adjust, or adapt to a particular situation, person, etc., in order to bring about satisfactory results: The producers geared their output to seasonal demands.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective geared, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.