Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ready-and-waiting
Phrase
/ˈrɛdi ənd ˈweɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Prepared and available to take action as soon as needed.
Examples
- She was ready-and-waiting for the game’s kickoff.
- With everything in place, the team was ready-and-waiting for the signal to start the project.
- He kept his bags packed and ready-and-waiting for the vacation to begin.
Meaning
The phrase ‘ready-and-waiting’ describes a state of being fully prepared for something and just waiting for the opportunity to act.
Synonyms
- Prepared
- On standby
- In readiness
- Primed
