Prepare ahead Meaning in English
expression
pɹiˈpɛɹ/ /əˈhɛd
pri-PAIR uh-HED
pɹɪpˈeə/ /ɐhˈɛd
pri-PAIR uh-HED
Definition
To get everything ready or make plans before something happens, usually to save time or avoid problems.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal; often used in advice, cooking, travel, or business contexts. Common collocations: 'prepare ahead of time', 'prepare ahead for', 'good to prepare ahead'. Not the same as 'prepare in advance', but used similarly.
Spanish: preparar con anticipación - anticiparPortuguese (BR): preparar com antecedênciaPortuguese (PT): preparar com antecedênciaChinese (Simplified): 提前准备Chinese (Traditional): 提前準備Hindi: पहले से तैयारी करनाArabic: التحضير مسبقًاBengali: আগে থেকে প্রস্তুতি নেওয়া - আগেভাগে প্রস্তুত হওয়াRussian: подготовиться заранее - подготовиться заблаговременноJapanese: 前もって準備するVietnamese: chuẩn bị trướcKorean: 미리 준비하다Turkish: önceden hazırlık yapmak - önceden hazırlamakUrdu: پہلے سے تیاری کرناIndonesian: mempersiapkan sebelumnya
Example Sentences
It's smart to prepare ahead for exams.
basic
We should prepare ahead for the trip.
basic
She likes to prepare ahead so she doesn't forget anything.
basic
If you prepare ahead, you'll feel less stressed on the day of the event.
natural
I always try to prepare ahead when I'm cooking for a big group.
natural
You don’t have to rush if you prepare ahead for your meetings.
natural