adjective

ready

Translation

ready, prepared, willing

Dinner is ready.

Are you ready to go?

She has a ready smile.

((for sth.)) to be prepared for (sth.) Are you ready for your trip?

((to-inf)) to be prepared to do (sth.) I am ready to start the test.

Synonyms: prepared, set, willing; Antonyms: unprepared, unwilling

From Old English 'ræde' (prepared for riding), related to 'ride'.

Think of the phrase 'Ready, set, go!' to remember it means prepared for action.