Dictionary definition · ready
noun
- poised for action"their guns were at the ready"
verb
- prepare for eating by applying heat"Cook me dinner, please"
- make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc"Get the children ready for school!"
adjective
- completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress"get ready"
- (of especially money) immediately available"he seems to have ample ready money"
- mentally disposed"he was ready to believe her"
- made suitable and available for immediate use"dinner is ready"
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity"a quick mind"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).