"readying" in the noun sense
1. preparation, readying
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
"preparations for the ceremony had begun"
"readying" in the verb sense
1. cook, fix, ready, make, prepare
prepare for eating by applying heat
"Cook me dinner, please"
"can you make me an omelette?"
"fix breakfast for the guests, please"
2. fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
"Get the children ready for school!"
"prepare for war"
"I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
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