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combat-ready

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Prepared for combat or military operations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: operational

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • on active duty
  • the platoon is combat-ready
  • review the fighting forces

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: active, fighting(a)

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: einsatzbereit — prepared for combat or military operations
  • Hungarian: harcképes — prepared for combat or military operations
  • Polish: w gotowości bojowej — prepared for combat or military operations