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demonstrate readiness

[ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt ˈrɛdinəs]
verb phrase
demonstrar prontidão
1. to show or prove that one is prepared, willing, or able to do something
The team demonstrated readiness for the championship by winning all their warm-up matches.
O time demonstrou prontidão para o campeonato ao vencer todas as suas partidas de preparação.
2. to display preparedness or willingness to take action
She demonstrated readiness to accept the new position by submitting her application immediately.
Ela demonstrou prontidão em aceitar o novo cargo ao enviar sua candidatura imediatamente.
NYC Slang
show you're ready / prove you're game
Synonyms
show readinessdisplay preparednessprove willingnessexhibit readinessmanifest readiness
Antonyms
show reluctancedisplay hesitationdemonstrate unwillingnessprove unprepared

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar prontidão
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar disposição
alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar prontidão
standard usage
Portugal
demonstrar disponibilidade
Portuguese preference for 'disponibilidade' over 'prontidão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ready and willing
put your best foot forward
show your mettle
prove your worth
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