to clear the decks for action

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Definition of to clear the decks for action in English English dictionary

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clear the decks

To prepare for action

clear the decks

To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement

clear the decks

get ready for action (especially by removing physical and mental obstacles); remove or tie down loose objects on the deck of a ship (Naval)

Hyphenation

to clear the decks for ac·tion

Turkish pronunciation

tı klîr dhi deks fôr äkşın

Pronunciation

/tə ˈklər ᴛʜē ˈdeks ˈfôr ˈaksʜən/ /tə ˈklɪr ðiː ˈdɛks ˈfɔːr ˈækʃən/