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AT THE READY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does at the ready mean?

• AT THE READY (adjective)
The adjective AT THE READY has 1 sense:

1. ready for immediate use

Familiarity information: AT THE READY used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• AT THE READY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Ready for immediate use

Context examples:

soldiers with guns at the ready / students with pens and notebooks at the ready

Similar:

ready (completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress)

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