put into gear

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

to engage a gear in a vehicle; to start working effectively

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  • He carefully put the car into gear and drove away.
  • Make sure you put the washing machine into gear before starting the cycle.
  • The team finally put their plan into gear after months of discussion.
  • She put the bike into gear and started pedaling uphill.
  • The manager put the new initiative into gear with an announcement.
  • Before you can move, you have to put the vehicle into gear.
  • They managed to put the complex project into gear ahead of schedule.
  • He forgot to put the lawnmower into gear before starting it.
  • Once the engine is running, put the transmission into gear.
  • The company is ready to put its expansion strategy into gear next quarter.