gear something towards something

gear something towards something
ˈgear sth to/towards sth derived
usually passive to make, change or prepare sth so that it is suitable for a particular purpose

The course had been geared towards the specific needs of its members.

Main entry:gearderived

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  • gear sth for/to/towards sb — UK US gear sth for/to/towards sb/sth Phrasal Verb with gear({{}}/gɪər/ verb ► to design or organize something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or group of people: »Questionnaires geared for non US respondents are also… …   Financial and business terms

  • gear sth for/to/towards sb/sth — UK US gear sth for/to/towards sb/sth Phrasal Verb with gear({{}}/gɪər/ verb ► to design or organize something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or group of people: »Questionnaires geared for non US respondents are also… …   Financial and business terms

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