/ prɪˈpeəd; NAmE -ˈperd/ adjective
1.
[ not before noun ] prepared (for sth) ready and able to deal with sth :
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused.
We'll be better prepared next time.
When they set out they were well prepared.
OPP unprepared
—see also ill-prepared
2.
prepared to do sth willing to do sth :
We are not prepared to accept these conditions.
How much are you prepared to pay?
OPP unwilling
3.
done, made, written, etc. in advance :
The police officer read out a prepared statement.