Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action, Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed, Liable at any moment, verb_ To make prepared for action, make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc, prepare for eating by applying heat, noun_ poised for action, Ready money; cash_ usually with the definite article, The condition of being ready