to make ready or get things in order for a future event

equipment; facilities; installations

to have or be equipped with certain characteristics, qualities, or capabilities

the set of tools, gear, or apparatus necessary for a particular purpose

materials, funds, or supplies kept in storage for future or emergency use

to provide or furnish with necessary hardware, equipment, or facilities

to make preparations or get ready for a specific event, organization, or project

to make preparations for war or maintain a state of military readiness

reserve; backup

to receive a great deal of (respect, criticism, attention etc)

serving as a preliminary or introductory stage

essential; indispensable

to put on record or file information officially with a governing body or authority

kept in reserve for use as a substitute or in case of emergency

to prepare or synthesize a substance or material, especially in a laboratory or industrial context

to find fault with someone or express disapproval for a mistake or failure

comprehensive and including all necessary parts or components

Liu Bei (161-223), warlord at the end of the Han dynasty and founder of the Han kingdom of [[蜀汉|蜀漢|Shu3 Han4]] (221-263), later the Shu Han dynasty

a written record or official document used for communication or as a reminder, often in diplomatic or business contexts

to take precautions or guard against a potential emergency or threat

to guard against

war readiness; military preparedness

military equipment, weapons, and preparations for war

having its own internal facilities, resources, or power source

to prepare for an examination

the designated section or column in a form or document for additional information

(of a teacher) to prepare lessons

kept on file for future reference

to possess both; to have simultaneously

(idiom) possessing both integrity and talent

having all necessary items, parts, or components present and available

all necessary conditions are met or everything is prepared

unprepared; off guard

to station troops in a specific area or fortress to maintain order and security

a military garrison command responsible for the defense and security of a specific city or region

relating to or being assigned to duty as a garrison force

to make preparations for plowing and sowing

to come prepared

(slang) a fallback guy or girl in a romantic context; a backup romantic interest

to prepare against natural disasters or famine

To be prepared for any eventuality so as to avoid trouble or danger; preparedness averts peril.

to store; to stockpile; reserves

(aviation) to land at an alternate airport

to bring something to a state of readiness or to service equipment