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(idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

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at the ready

Source Word

at the ready

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

Japanese Meaning

準備が整っている状態であること / 即座に使用可能な状態 / 待機して準備ができている状態

She kept a notepad and pen at the ready during the meeting to jot down important points.

彼女は会議中、重要な点を書き留めるためにメモ帳とペンを手元に用意していた。

Sense（1）

(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.