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at the ready

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective at the ready has 1 sense
  1. at the ready - ready for immediate use; "soldiers with guns at the ready"; "students with pens and notebooks at the ready"
    Antonym:
    unready (indirect, via ready)

Definitions from the Web

At the Ready

Part of speech: Phrase

Definition: Prepared and in a state of readiness to take action or respond immediately.

Usage:

- When the alarm sounded, the firefighters were at the ready to tackle the blaze.

- She always keeps her camera at the ready to capture any interesting moments.

Example Sentences:

1. The soldiers stood at the ready, awaiting their commander's orders.

2. The chef had all the ingredients at the ready to start preparing the dish.

Additional Information:

It can also be used as a sentence modifier, such as "With the cameras at the ready, the photographers eagerly waited for the celebrity to arrive."

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