prep

/prɛp/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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