in a suitable state for an action or situation; fully prepared

are you ready, Carrie?

I got ready for bed

she was about ready to leave

easily available or obtained; within reach

there was a ready supply of drink

the murderer knew that the mallet would be ready to hand

available money; cash

prepare (someone or something) for an activity or purpose

the spare transformer was readied for shipment

she had readied herself to speak first