gear (EN)

noun, verb

noun “gear”

1. a setting in a vehicle's transmission that adjusts the power delivered to the wheels
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   Before climbing the steep hill, she shifted her car into a lower gear to give the engine more power.
2. a toothed wheel that engages with another to transmit motion
   The broken gear in the clock mechanism caused the hands to stop moving.
3. the items or apparel used for sports or outdoor activities
   He packed all his skiing gear, including his boots and helmet, for the trip to the mountains.
4. the equipment used to land an aircraft
   The pilot successfully performed an emergency landing after the plane's gear failed to deploy.

verb “gear”

1. to tailor or adapt something for a specific group or purpose
   The new educational program is geared towards both students and working professionals.