Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind.
Prepared for immediate action or use.
Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient.
Inclined; apt to happen.
Liable at any moment.
ready money; cash
To prepare; to make ready for action.
Prompt or expeditious.
That reduces the time needed to perform a task, especially by using a shorter route or a more efficient method.