preparing
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.making something or someone ready for a future event.
v.the process of making something or someone ready for a specific purpose or event; the continuous aspect of 'prepare'.
Simple“The chef is preparing the kitchen for the busy dinner service.”
In context“The legal team spent several weeks preparing the witness for the cross-examination, ensuring she understood the implications of her testimony.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
v.making food or a meal ready to eat.
v.the act of making food or drink ready for consumption through assembly or cooking.
Simple“She is preparing a healthy salad for her lunch tomorrow.”
In context“Preparing a traditional French sauce requires patience and a precise control of temperature to prevent the ingredients from separating.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.the process of getting ready for something.
n.the action or process of making ready; used as a gerund to describe the activity itself.
Simple“Preparing for the marathon took six months of hard training.”
In context“The careful preparing of the site was essential before the construction crew could begin laying the foundation for the new skyscraper.”
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