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Prearranging: meaning, definitions and examples

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prearranging

 

[ priːəˈreɪndʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

organizing beforehand

Prearranging refers to the act of organizing or arranging something in advance, typically to ensure order or efficiency. This can apply to events, meetings, or any situation where planning is necessary to achieve a desired outcome.

Synonyms

arranging, organizing, planning, scheduling

Examples of usage

  • We need to start prearranging the seating for the wedding.
  • The team is prearranging their travel plans for the conference.
  • She spent the morning prearranging the files for easy access.
  • Prearranging the agenda helped the meeting run smoothly.

Translations

Translations of the word "prearranging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-organização

🇮🇳 पूर्व-व्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Vorbereitung

🇮🇩 pengaturan awal

🇺🇦 попереднє упорядкування

🇵🇱 wstępne uporządkowanie

🇯🇵 事前整理

🇫🇷 préarrangement

🇪🇸 preorganización

🇹🇷 önceden düzenleme

🇰🇷 사전 정리

🇸🇦 الترتيب المسبق

🇨🇿 předběžné uspořádání

🇸🇰 predbežné usporiadanie

🇨🇳 预先安排

🇸🇮 predhodno urejanje

🇮🇸 fyrirframsett

🇰🇿 алдын ала ұйымдастыру

🇬🇪 წინასწარი ორგანიზება

🇦🇿 öncədən düzənləmə

🇲🇽 preorganización

Etymology

The word 'prearranging' is derived from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'arrange,' which comes from the Old French 'areanger' meaning 'to put in order.' 'Arrange' can be broken down into the Latin 'arrangere,' consisting of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'angere' meaning 'to bind or fasten.' The combination of these elements emphasizes the action of organizing or setting things in order before they take place. The use of 'pre-' as a prefix in English has been prevalent since Middle English, indicating the forward planning aspect inherent in the term. Thus, 'prearranging' involves a proactive approach to organization and planning, reflective of the growing complexity in modern life where thorough preparation is often essential.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,954, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.