Someone who steps up to the plate is ready to do his or her job.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

At the same time, we are in the stages virus,testing it, and we can be ready to do both simultaneously,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.03

They were not ready for self-government. So,there was nothing for us to do but to take them all.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

"Do not doubt my power. I am ready to make this cheek as perfect as its pair."

VOA: special.2009.09.26

"The president has called for focusing in on what it really takes to be successful in work and in college, and he has called on America's educational institutions, primary and secondary educational institutions, to do whatever it takes to get our kids college ready.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

So the first thing I tell an actor to do is learn your craft and be ready when you get the opportunity."

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

"For the health sector, it will be to be ready to cope with a disease, which will spread in areas where they do not spread or which may become more serious,".

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

She wonders what else they can do. For now,the Mahmoud family and others have no choice but to keep containers ready for the days when water does flow through the taps.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01

In a written statement, Secretary Clinton condemned the Jakarta attacks, which she said reflect the viciousness of violent extremists, and said the United States stands ready to assist the Indonesian government if asked to do so.

VOA: standard.2009.07.17