transcription, транскрипция: [ pri-ˈper ]
verb
( pre·pared ; pre·par·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French preparer, from Latin praeparare, from prae- pre- + parare to procure, prepare — more at pare
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity
prepare food for dinner
b. : to put in a proper state of mind
is prepared to listen
2. : to work out the details of : plan in advance
preparing a campaign strategy
3.
a. : to put together : compound
prepare a prescription
b. : to put into written form
prepare a report
intransitive verb
: to get ready
preparing for a career
• pre·par·er noun