1. (usually followed by ‘to’ or ‘for’) on the point of or strongly disposed
   "primed for a fight";
   - fit, set

1. Cover with a primer; apply a primer to
   "They primed the walls before applying the final paint colour";
   - ground, undercoat
    
2. Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
   "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
    
3. Fill with priming liquid
   "prime a car engine"

See also: ready

Type of: fill, fill up, fix, gear up, paint, prepare, ready, set, set up

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