1. prepares or makes ready
Usage: third person singular present of ‘ready’

1. cash money; ready money
Usage: informal; British

Examples

• She readies herself for the important meeting.
• The chef readies all ingredients before cooking begins.
• He readies the boat for departure at dawn.
• The team readies their equipment for the expedition.
• I don’t have enough readies to buy that car.
• He paid in readies rather than using a credit card.