Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-gear
adjective
/ɪnˈɡɪr/
Definition
A term indicating that something is functioning properly or operating as it should, particularly referring to vehicles.
Examples
- The car is in-gear, ready to accelerate.
- Make sure the bicycle is in-gear before you start pedaling uphill.
- After a short warming up, the engine was finally in-gear.
Meaning
Being in the correct operational state or condition, often used in the context of vehicles when the transmission is set to drive and the vehicle is ready to move.
Synonyms
- operational
- functioning
- ready
- engaged
