Word Verb
preorder
v.
B1 Intermediate pre·order UK spelling preordering
Definition
v.to order a product before it is available to the public. You do this to make sure you get a copy on the day it is released.
v.to place an order for an item before it has been released or is available for purchase. Transitive — requires a direct object, typically a consumer good.
Examples
“I want to preorder the new game today.”
“Fans can preorder the limited edition vinyl starting at midnight to ensure they receive a copy on the release date.”
“The publisher encouraged readers to preorder the biography, offering a signed bookplate and early access to the first chapter as incentives for those who committed before the official launch.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated