primed
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈpɹaɪmd// UK //pɹˈaɪmd// primed
adj. to be completely ready for something to happen or to be prepared to take action. You are in the right state or position to start immediately.
adj. prepared for a specific activity or situation; in a state of readiness for immediate action. Often used predicatively following a linking verb.
The team is primed and ready for the big game.
After weeks of intense training, the athletes were primed to break the world record.
The central bank's recent policy shifts have left the market primed for a sudden surge in investment once interest rates begin their projected decline.
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'for' or a to-infinitive. Often appears after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'.