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Definition 2024

at_the_ready

at the ready

English

Prepositional phrase

at the ready

(idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
The soldiers held their rifles at the ready and listened for the enemy.

Translations

ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation

Portuguese: aposto (pt), a postos, de prontidão
Romanian: pregătit (ro), la îndemână

Russian: нагото́ве (ru) ‎(nagotóve)
Spanish: a punto