Gird for
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Challenges
Used when one anticipates difficult situations and gets ready to face them. 
Small businesses are girding for the new economic policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Imminent Events
Refers to preparing for something that is about to happen very soon. 
The team girded for the upcoming championship finals.
Pro Tip 3/3Mentally Focused
Implies psyching oneself up or mentally fortifying oneself for a future task or event. 
He's girding for the intense negotiations tomorrow.