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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ət ðə ˈrɛdi/ · UK /ət ðə ˈredi/
at the ready means: Prepared and in position to act or be used immediately.
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Prepared and in position to act or be used immediately.
- The nurses were at the ready.
- He stood by the door with his camera at the ready.
- Keep your notes at the ready during the call.
Questions about at the ready
What does at the ready mean?
Prepared and in position to act or be used immediately.
What is at the ready in other languages?
Türkçe: hazır · Español: listo · Français: prêt · Deutsch: bereit · Italiano: pronto · 日本語: 準備ができて
How do you pronounce at the ready?
In American English /ət ðə ˈrɛdi/; in British English /ət ðə ˈredi/.
How do you use at the ready in a sentence?
The nurses were at the ready. He stood by the door with his camera at the ready.
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