operational readiness

collocation in English

meaningsofoperationalandreadiness

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operational
adjective
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
relating to a ...
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readiness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈred.i.nəs/us
/ˈred.i.nəs/
willingness or a state of being prepared ...
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(Definition ofoperationalandreadinessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The loss of availability of aircrew and key specialists can seriously affect theoperationalreadiness of front-line units or lead to the overcommitment of others.
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Operational analysis suggests that it should lead to an improvement inoperationalreadiness.
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Our ships are better equipped and have a higher state ofoperationalreadiness.
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In keeping themselves at the proper state ofoperationalreadiness, these aircraft are continuing the reduction in the need for charter.
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Can it be brought intooperationalreadinessvery quickly?
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It can be brought tooperationalreadinessvery quickly.
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Any consequent savings may be cosmetic, but the loss of aircrew in a constant state ofoperationalreadiness would be catastrophic during an international crisis.
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This vital part of our home defence preparations is now complete and could be brought tooperationalreadinesswithin a matter of hours.
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The organisation is maintained at a high degree ofoperationalreadiness.
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Theoperationalreadinessof the armed forces is maintained throughout the year at levels appropriate to the prevailing circumstances.
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It is complete and can quickly be brought tooperationalreadiness.
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We cannot do this and maintain the state ofoperationalreadinesswhich is still necessary.
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What we now need is to ensure that we have fulloperationalreadinessin the crisis management sector by developing our military and non-military capabilities.
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The purpose of operational sea training is to bring ships to a high state ofoperationalreadiness, ready to cope with any eventuality.
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I hope that the frigates that can quickly be brought tooperationalreadinessin the standby squadron, are being made ready.
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The state ofoperationalreadinessvaries with the nature of the unit, its location and the current international situation.
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Since the summer, it has met regularly to oversee and reviewoperationalreadinessin the public services.
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No additional time was needed to bring the battalion to a state ofoperationalreadiness.
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We cannot grant extended leave to all recalled reservists and maintain the state ofoperationalreadinesswhich is still necessary.
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I realise, and we all must realise, that it is esential to try to achieve some form ofoperationalreadiness.
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