This is the 13376th most frequent Russian word.
наготове
"Ready" or "on standby."
Here, "наготове" indicates that the tools are prepared and ready for use at any moment.
Он держал все инструменты наготове.
He kept all the tools ready.
In this sentence, "наготове" shows the teacher's readiness to fulfill a task or responsibility.
Учитель всегда был наготове ответить на вопросы студентов.
The teacher was always prepared to answer students' questions.
In this context, "наготове" reflects the state of being alert and ready for immediate action.