Meaning : Poised for action.

Example : Their guns were at the ready.

Meaning : Completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress.

Example : Get ready.
She is ready to resign.
The bridge is ready to collapse.
I am ready to work.
Ready for action.
Ready for use.
The soup will be ready in a minute.
Ready to learn to read.

Meaning : (of especially money) immediately available.

Example : He seems to have ample ready money.
A ready source of cash.

Meaning : Mentally disposed.

Example : He was ready to believe her.

Meaning : Made suitable and available for immediate use.

Example : Dinner is ready.

Meaning : Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity.

Example : A quick mind.
A ready wit.

Synonyms : quick

Meaning : Prepare for eating by applying heat.

Example : Cook me dinner, please.
Can you make me an omelette?.
Fix breakfast for the guests, please.

Synonyms : cook, fix, make, prepare

Meaning : Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.

Example : Get the children ready for school!.
Prepare for war.
I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill.

Synonyms : fix, gear up, prepare, set, set up