prep
/prɛp/
noun
- Preparation; the act of getting ready, especially for a test, event, or activity.
- The chef did all the prep for dinner in the morning.
- We need to finish the prep for the party by noon.
- I have a lot of prep to do before the exam tomorrow.
- A preparatory school (short for 'prep school').
- Many prep students wear uniforms.
- She goes to a private prep in the city.
- He transferred to a prep to improve his grades.
- Homework or schoolwork assigned to be done outside of class (chiefly British).
- I have to finish my prep before dinner.
- The teacher gave us a lot of prep over the weekend.
- He spent the evening doing his prep.
adjective
- Relating to preparation or preparatory work.
- The prep work took longer than expected.
- She took a prep course for the licensing exam.
- We have a prep meeting before the main event.
verb
- To prepare or make ready.
- The nurse prepped the patient for surgery.
- I need to prep the vegetables before cooking.
- She prepped her bag the night before the trip.
- To prepare someone for a test, event, or activity, often by teaching or training.
- They prepped the new employees during orientation.
- He hired a tutor to prep him for the SAT.
- The coach prepped the team for the championship game.