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ready to start
Prepared so that someone or something can start immediately, set off, or begin an activity.
Die Läufer stehen startbereit an der Startlinie und warten auf das Signal.
The runners are standing ready to start at the starting line, waiting for the signal.
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| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
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'Startbereit' (ready to start) is made up of 'Start' (start) and 'bereit' (ready). The word describes a person or thing that is prepared for the beginning of a start.
Das Flugzeug steht startbereit auf der Rollbahn.
The airplane is standing ready for takeoff on the runway.
'Startbereit' (ready to start) is often used with 'sein' (to be) and then functions as a predicative adjective after the verb. It can also come before a noun, directly describing a person or thing.
Die Mannschaft ist startbereit.
The team is ready to start.
Die startbereiten Radfahrer drängen sich hinter der Absperrung.
The cyclists ready to start are pressing together behind the barrier.
Common expressions include 'startbereit stehen' (to stand ready to start), 'startbereit warten' (to wait ready to start), and 'startbereit sein' (to be ready to start). The word is especially often used for people, vehicles, airplanes, and technical devices.
Die Rettungskräfte standen mit ihrem Fahrzeug startbereit vor dem Gebäude.
The emergency services stood ready to go with their vehicle in front of the building.
