ready

poised for action

their guns were at the ready

(of especially money) immediately available

he seems to have ample ready money

a ready source of cash

apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

a quick mind

a ready wit

made suitable and available for immediate use

dinner is ready

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

get ready

she is ready to resign

mentally disposed

he was ready to believe her

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Get the children ready for school!

prepare for war

prepare for eating by applying heat

Cook me dinner, please

can you make me an omelette?