ready
noun
Phrases of ready noun
- at the ready
In a state of being fully prepared and immediately available for use or action.
• The paramedics kept their medical equipment at the ready to respond to any emergency.
adjective
Definitions of ready adjective
prepared
- A1
fully prepared and available for immediate use or activity
Are you all set to depart?
Madam, are you prepared to place your order?
Okay, Evie, I’m all set; let's begin whenever you’re ready.
quick
- Before nounapproving
quick or prompt in responding or reacting; having a natural aptitude.
He had an immediate response to each question.
He was not only charming but also had a quick wit.
Phrases of ready adjective
- ready and waiting
Fully prepared and waiting to take action or be used.
• The police, having received secret intelligence, were ready and waiting in ambush for the robbers to come out of the bank and surrender.
Idioms
- ready to hand
Easily accessible and immediately available for use.
• The chef kept all the necessary ingredients ready to hand for quick cooking.
- Ready, steady, go!
A phrase used to signal the start of a race, commonly used in children's races.
• "Ready, steady, go!" the teacher called as the children started their race.
- ready, steady, go!
A phrase used to signal the start of a race, commonly used in children's races.
• "Ready, steady, go!" the children shouted at the starting line.
- be ready to roll
To be on the verge of starting or commencing.
• All aspects of the project are in place, and we are ready to roll.
- be ready to do something
To be on the verge of doing something; about to do something immediately.
• After such a long walk, he looked like he was ready to collapse.