Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preparatory work
noun
/ˌprɛpəˈrætəri wɜrk/

Definition
Activity or tasks that are done in advance to prepare for a future event or project.

Examples
- The team spent weeks on preparatory work before launching the new product.
- Teachers engaged in preparatory work to design an effective curriculum for the semester.
- Before the conference, there was a lot of preparatory work to organize the sessions and speakers.

Meaning
Preparatory work involves steps taken before the main work or process begins to ensure everything is ready.

Synonyms
- Preliminary work
- Preparation
- Foundation work
- Groundwork