the set or arrangement of gears in a machine

the mill's internal waterwheel and gearing survive

the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity)

the firm expects its gearing to rise to 20 per cent

prepare, adjust, or equip for a particular purpose or need

they gear workouts to your specific needs

the interactive quiz has been geared for those aged 6 to 12 years

the programme is geared towards families on lower incomes

design or adjust the gears in a machine to give a specified speed or power output

the vehicle's geared too high for serious off-road use