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phraseIf you have something at the ready, you have it in a position where it can be quickly and easily used. Soldiers came charging through the forest, guns at the ready. Synonyms: poised, waiting, prepared, in readiness More Synonyms of at the ready See full dictionary entry for readyat the ready in British Englisha. poised for use or action with pen at the ready b. (of a rifle) in the position normally adopted immediately prior to aiming and firing at the ready in American English in a position or state of being prepared for immediate use to hold a gun at the ready See full dictionary entry for ready Examples of 'at the ready' in a sentenceat the ready Chinese translation of 'at the ready' -
准(準)备(備)好 (zhǔnbèihǎo)
See ready Nearby words ofat the ready - at the outside
- at the press of a switch
- at the push of a button
- at the ready
- at the request of
- at the same time
- at the seaside
Definition poised for use Soldiers came charging through the forest, guns at the ready. Synonyms waiting ready for action all systems go Additional synonymsEverything was in readiness for the President's arrival. Synonyms prepared, set, waiting, primed, ready, all set, waiting in the wings, at the ready, at or on hand, fitThe country is fully prepared for war. Synonyms fit, primed, in order, arranged, in readiness, all systems go (informal) Nearby words ofat the ready - at the helm
- at the mercy of something or someone
- at the minute
- at the ready
- at the same time
- at times
- at variance
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