get in gear
idiom
informal
1
: to start working or doing something in a more energetic and effective way
We need to get in gear if we want to finish this project on time.
2
: to cause (something) to start working or becoming successful
She finally got her career in gear.
Examples of get in gear in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For most attendees, Monterey Car Week didn’t really get in gear until the final four days, starting with the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance by Rolex on Thursday, August 12.
—
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2021
Louisville missed opportunities at the free-throw line, couldn’t make 3-pointers and Evans couldn’t get in gear in a rare road loss.
—Bob Ferrante, ajc, 21 Feb. 2021
Louisville missed opportunities at the free-throw line, couldn't make 3-pointers and Evans couldn't get in gear in a rare road loss.
—Bob Ferrante, Star Tribune, 21 Feb. 2021
The Bulldogs’ offense took way too long to get in gear at Arkansas.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2020
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2021
Louisville missed opportunities at the free-throw line, couldn’t make 3-pointers and Evans couldn’t get in gear in a rare road loss.
—Bob Ferrante, ajc, 21 Feb. 2021
Louisville missed opportunities at the free-throw line, couldn't make 3-pointers and Evans couldn't get in gear in a rare road loss.
—Bob Ferrante, Star Tribune, 21 Feb. 2021
The Bulldogs’ offense took way too long to get in gear at Arkansas.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2020
Dictionary Entries Near get in gear
Cite this Entry
“Get in gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20in%20gear. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share