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highly geared

[/ˈhaɪli ˈɡɪərd/]
adjective
altamente alavancado
1. (Finance) Having a high proportion of debt relative to equity; leveraged with significant borrowed capital
The company is highly geared, which increases its financial risk.
A empresa é altamente alavancada, o que aumenta seu risco financeiro.
2. (Mechanics) Having gears with high gear ratios or designed for high speed/efficiency
The sports car is highly geared for performance.
O carro esportivo é altamente preparado para desempenho.
3. (General) Prepared, organized, or equipped for a specific purpose
The team is highly geared towards winning the championship.
O time está altamente preparado para vencer o campeonato.
Synonyms
leveragedhigh-leveragedebt-ladenwell-equippedwell-prepared
Antonyms
low-gearedunleveredequity-financedunprepared

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
altamente alavancado
Used in finance; common in business contexts
São Paulo
muito alavancado
Common in financial markets and corporate discussions
Portugal
muito alavancado
Standard Portuguese usage in financial terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

geared up for
in gear
shift into high gear
leverage ratio
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