Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌvəl ˈrɛdi/
noun a project or plan that is fully prepared and ready to start
A1 I need a shovel-ready project for my community service.
A2 The government announced funding for shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
B1 The city council is looking for shovel-ready proposals to improve public parks.
B2 The company invested in shovel-ready developments to expand their business.
C1 The shovel-ready plan was approved by the board of directors without hesitation.
C2 The construction company specializes in creating shovel-ready sites for future development.
adjective describing something that is ready to begin immediately or without delay, typically referring to a construction project
A1 The shovel-ready project was approved by the city council.
A2 The construction company is looking for shovel-ready land to build new homes.
B1 The government announced funding for shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
B2 The developer purchased a shovel-ready site for a new commercial building.
C1 The shovel-ready plans were submitted for review by the planning commission.
C2 The shovel-ready proposal was met with enthusiasm by investors.
formal The government announced a new initiative to fund shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
informal We need to find some shovel-ready projects to work on this summer.
slang Let's get our hands dirty with some shovel-ready jobs.
figurative After months of planning, the team finally had a shovel-ready strategy to implement.
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