Definition
整装待发 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally means 'to have everything packed and be waiting to depart'. It is used to describe a person, team, or organization that is fully prepared and ready to begin a journey, project, or action. The phrase carries a sense of readiness and anticipation, often implying that the only thing left to do is to start.
f.e.
ready and waiting to set out or begin somethingfully prepared for an upcoming task or journey
Examples
- 整装待发，。Duìwǔ yǐjīng zhěng zhuāng dài fā, zhǐ děng zhǐhuīguān de yì shēng lìng xià.The team is already ready to go, just waiting for the commander's order.
- ，整装待发。Suǒyǒu cáiliào dōu zhǔnbèi hǎo le, wǒmen zhěng zhuāng dài fā.All the materials are ready; we are fully prepared to start.
- 整装待发，。Zhè cì kǎochá tuán zhěng zhuāng dài fā, míngtiān yìzǎo chūfā.The expedition is ready to go and will set off early tomorrow morning.
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