Gear up and Slow

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Gear up verb - Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.

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Slow is an antonym for gear up in topics: prepare, move along quickly.

Slow verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.

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Gear up is an antonym for slow.

Nearby Words: slowness, slowed, slowly, slowing, slowdown

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