gear (EN)
noun, verb

noun “gear”

sg. gear, pl. gears or uncountable
  1. a setting in a vehicle's transmission that adjusts the power delivered to the wheels
    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”

gear; he gears; past geared, part. geared; ger. gearing
  1. to tailor or adapt something for a specific group or purpose
    The new educational program is geared towards both students and working professionals.