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prepare [prɪ'peə(r)]∎ to prepare a meal for sb préparer un repas à ou pour qn;∎ to prepare a surprise for sb préparer une surprise à qn;∎ to prepare the ground for negotiations préparer le terrain pour des négociations;∎ we are preparing to leave tomorrow nous nous préparons à partir demain;∎ she's preparing them for the exam elle les prépare à l'examen;∎ to prepare oneself for sth se préparer à qch;∎ prepare yourself for a surprise attendez-vous à une surprise;∎ prepare yourself for the worst préparez-vous ou attendez-vous au pire;∎ you'd better prepare yourself for some bad news préparez-vous à recevoir de mauvaises nouvelles;∎ their training had prepared them for most eventualities leur entraînement les avait préparés à presque toutes les éventualités;∎ prepared from the finest ingredients préparé avec les meilleurs ingrédients∎ to prepare for sth faire des préparatifs en vue de ou se préparer à qch;∎ to prepare to do sth se préparer ou s'apprêter à faire qch;∎ to prepare for departure faire des préparatifs en vue d'un départ, se préparer à partir;∎ the country is preparing for war le pays se prépare à la guerre;∎ to prepare for a meeting/an exam préparer une réunion/un examen;∎ prepare for the worst! préparez-vous au pire! -
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1. Igreat events are preparing надвигаются /предстоят, назревают/ большие события2. IIIprepare smth.1) prepare a room (some fishing tackle, an expedition of exploration, a military force, etc.) готовить /подготавливать/ комнату и т.д.; prepare a bed стелить постель; prepare the table накрывать на стол; prepare a speech (a draft, rules, a scheme of action, a means of communication, etc.) работать над речью /выступлением/ и т.д.; prepare one's lessons готовить /учить/ уроки2) prepare a meal (food, a dish, meat, dinner, etc.) готовить /варить, стряпать/ еду и т.д.; prepare a cough-syrup (a medicine, a lotion, a mixture, etc.) готовить /делать/ микстуру от кашля и т.д.3. IVprepare smth. in some manner prepare smth. cautiously (privately, independently, elaborately, etc.) подготавливать что-л. осторожно и т.д.4. VIIprepare smb., smth. to do smth. prepare her to receive bad news (the mind to receive new impressions, the ship to meet a storm, etc.) (под)готовить ее к неприятному известию и т.д.5. XI1) be prepared the samples are being prepared образцы подготавливаются /обрабатываются/2) be prepared for smth. be prepared for the worst (for anything to happen, for war, for what is to come, for such a work, for future contingences, etc.) быть готовым к худшему и т.д.; we were not prepared for rain мы не ожидали дождя; be prepared to do smth. be prepared to start early (to acknowledge smth., to say smth., to accept it, to supply the goods you ask for, etc.) быть готовым /согласиться/ выехать рано и т.д.; I am quite prepared to admit my fault я готов признать свою вину; be prepared at some time be prepared beforehand будьте готовы заранее6. XIIIprepare to do smth. prepare to go abroad (to tell her the whole truth, to hear the details, etc.) готовиться к отъезду за границу и т.д.; he is feverishly preparing to meet them он лихорадочно готовится к их встрече7. XVIprepare for smth. prepare for the struggle (for action, for an attack, for war, for the Army, for college, for departure, for a journey, for a large party, for an emergency, etc.) готовиться к борьбе и т.д.; I prepared for a surprise я был готов к [любой] неожиданности8. XXI11) prepare smth., smb. for smth. prepare a book for publication (a house for occupation, a place for habitation, oneself for a race, oneself for a battle of wits, a youth for the battle of life, a boy for college, pupils for an examination, a patient for surgery, etc.) подготовить книгу к изданию и т.д.; you'd better prepare him for the news вы бы лучше подготовили его к этому известию; prepare oneself for the worst приготовиться к худшему2) prepare smth. from smth. prepare ink from this powder (a meal from flour, dinner from the best meat, etc.) (при)готовить /сделать/ чернила из этого порошка и т.д.; prepare smth. for smth. prepare a net for fishing (glass for scientific use, the way for negotiations, etc.) подготовить /приготовить/ сеть для рыбной ловли и т.д.; prepare a surprise for him устроить ему сюрприз9. XXIV1prepare smb. as smth. prepare smb. as a specialist подготовить кого-л. как специалиста -
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1. transitive verb1) (make ready) vorbereiten; entwerfen, ausarbeiten [Plan, Rede]; herrichten (ugs.), fertig machen [Gästezimmer]; (make mentally ready, equip with necessary knowledge) vorbereiten [Person] ( for auf + Akk.)prepare oneself for a shock/the worst — sich auf einen Schock/das Schlimmste gefasst machen
be prepared to do something — (be willing) bereit sein, etwas zu tun
2) (make) herstellen [Chemikalie, Metall usw.]; zubereiten [Essen]2. intransitive verbsich vorbereiten ( for auf + Akk.)prepare for battle/war — [Land:] zum Kampf/Krieg rüsten
* * *[pri'peə](to make or get ready: Have you prepared your speech for Thursday?; My mother prepared a meal; He prepared to go out; Prepare yourself for a shock.) vorbereiten- academic.ru/57587/preparation">preparation- preparatory
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- be prepared* * *pre·pare[prɪˈpeəʳ, AM -ˈper]I. vt1. (get ready)you need to \prepare yourself for a long wait Sie sollten sich auf eine lange Wartezeit einstellenI hadn't \prepared myself for such a shock auf einen solchen Schock war ich nicht gefasstto \prepare a site ein Grundstück erschließento \prepare the way [for sb/sth] den Weg [für jdn/etw] bereiten2. (make)▪ to \prepare sth etw zubereiten [o vorbereiten]our products are \prepared in the most hygienic conditions unsere Produkte werden unter strengen hygienischen Bedingungen hergestellt\prepared by hand selbst gemachtto \prepare breakfast/dinner/lunch das Frühstück/Abendessen/Mittagessen machen3. (produce)▪ to \prepare data/documents Daten/Dokumente erstellenII. vi▪ to \prepare for sth sich akk auf etw akk vorbereiten [o SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR a. einrichten], sich akk für etw akk rüstento \prepare for take-off sich akk zum Start bereit machenwe should \prepare for a time of troubles wir sollten uns auf schwierige Zeiten gefasst machento \prepare to enter/leave sich akk anschicken, hineinzugehen/wegzugehen, gerade hineingehen/weggehen wollenshe was just preparing to speak when... sie wollte gerade etwas sagen, als...* * *[prɪ'pɛə(r)]1. vtvorbereiten ( sb for sth jdn auf etw acc, sth for sth etw für etw); meal, medicine zubereiten; guest room zurechtmachen, fertig machen; (SCI) präparieren; data aufbereitenprepare yourself for a shock! —
2. vito prepare for sth — sich auf etw (acc) vorbereiten
to prepare to do sth — Anstalten machen, etw zu tun
* * *prepare [prıˈpeə(r)]A v/t1. vor-, zubereiten, zurechtmachen, fertig machen, (her)richten:prepare a meal eine Mahlzeit zubereiten;prepare sth for eating etwas tischfertig zubereiten;prepare a festival ein Fest vorbereiten;prepare a piste (Skisport) eine Piste präparierenprepare sb to do sth jemanden darauf vorbereiten, etwas zu tun;prepare o.s. to do sth Anstalten machen, etwas zu tun;prepare o.s. for sth sich auf etwas gefasst machen;prepare sb for bad news jemanden auf eine schlechte Nachricht vorbereiten3. eine Rede, Schularbeiten, einen Schüler etc vorbereiten:prepare one’s lessons sich für den Unterricht vorbereiten5. CHEM, TECHa) anfertigen, herstellenb) Holz etc vorbehandeln, präparieren, imprägnieren6. Erze etc aufbereiten7. CHEM darstellen8. MUSa) eine Dissonanz vorbereitenb) einen Triller etc einleitenB v/iprepare for war (sich) zum Krieg rüsten:prepare to …! MIL fertig zum …!;prepare to do sth sich darauf vorbereiten, etwas zu tun* * *1. transitive verb1) (make ready) vorbereiten; entwerfen, ausarbeiten [Plan, Rede]; herrichten (ugs.), fertig machen [Gästezimmer]; (make mentally ready, equip with necessary knowledge) vorbereiten [Person] ( for auf + Akk.)prepare oneself for a shock/the worst — sich auf einen Schock/das Schlimmste gefasst machen
be prepared to do something — (be willing) bereit sein, etwas zu tun
2) (make) herstellen [Chemikalie, Metall usw.]; zubereiten [Essen]2. intransitive verbsich vorbereiten ( for auf + Akk.)prepare for battle/war — [Land:] zum Kampf/Krieg rüsten
* * *(for laboratory) v.präparieren v. (for) v.auf) v.vorbereiten (zu) ausdr. v.bereitstellen v.zubereiten v. -
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------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] be fully prepared[Swahili Word] -iva[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] be prepared[Swahili Word] -andaliwa[Part of Speech] verb[Derived Word] andaa V[Swahili Definition] kutayarishwa------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] be prepared[Swahili Word] -pendelewa[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] be prepared[Swahili Word] -wiva[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] make preparations[Swahili Word] -funga[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] make preparations for[Swahili Word] -andalia[Part of Speech] verb[Swahili Definition] kutayarisha [Masomo 260][English Example] they are making preparations for war (work)[Swahili Example] waliandalia vita kazi------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -andaa[Part of Speech] verb[Swahili Example] niandae chochote tujumuike kuonyesha furaha yangu [Muk][Note] especially used for "prepare food"------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -pamba[Part of Speech] verb[Related Words] pambe, pambo, kipambo, mpamba, mpambe, upambo[English Example] prepare a corpse for burial[Swahili Example] pamba maiti------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -tandika[Part of Speech] verb[Class] potential[Derived Word] tanda V[English Example] (s)he arranged the household items and prepared the visitor's room[Swahili Example] akapanga vyombo na kutandika chumba cha mgeni [Moh]------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -fanya tayari[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -tayarisha[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -tengeneza[Part of Speech] verb[Class] causative[Derived Word] tengenea V[Swahili Example] akaanza kutengeneza uji wa Kogi [Ng]------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -zatiti[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare[Swahili Word] -fanya tayari[Part of Speech] verb[Related Words] -fanya------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare (foods)[Swahili Word] -kolea[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare a bed for planting[Swahili Word] -buruga[Part of Speech] verb[Swahili Example] kumsaidia mamaake kutema, kufyeka, kuburuga, kupalilia au kuvuna [Moh]------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare a spell[Swahili Word] -tega[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prepare food[Swahili Word] -pika[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------ -
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pri'peə(to make or get ready: Have you prepared your speech for Thursday?; My mother prepared a meal; He prepared to go out; Prepare yourself for a shock.) forberede (seg); tilberede- preparatory
- prepared
- preparatory school
- be preparedforberedeverb \/prɪˈpeə\/1) ( også musikk) forberede2) gjøre i stand, klargjøre, ferdigstille3) ( om mat) lage, lage i stand, tilberede4) fremstille5) ( om kart eller dokument) utarbeide, sette opp6) lese (på), forberede7) ( skolevesen) gi undervisning, forberede8) forberede seg, gjøre seg klar, gjøre seg beredt9) ( vitenskapelig) preparereprepare for forberede seg påelevene leser\/forbereder seg til prøvenprepared from tilberedt\/laget avprepare oneself for forberede seg på\/tilprepare somebody for forberede noen påprepare the ground for berede grunnen for• the ground is prepared for...det er duket for...prepare the way for ( overført) bane vei(en) for -
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pre·pare [prɪʼpeəʳ, Am -ʼper] vt1) ( get ready)you need to \prepare yourself for a long wait Sie sollten sich auf eine lange Wartezeit einstellen;I hadn't \prepared myself for such a shock auf einen solchen Schock war ich nicht gefasst;to \prepare a site ein Grundstück erschließen;to \prepare the way [for sb/sth] den Weg [für jdn/etw] bereiten2) ( make)to \prepare sth etw zubereiten [o vorbereiten];our products are \prepared in the most hygienic conditions unsere Produkte werden unter strengen hygienischen Bedingungen hergestellt;\prepared by hand selbst gemacht;we should \prepare for a time of troubles wir sollten uns auf schwierige Zeiten gefasst machen;to \prepare to do sth sich akk darauf vorbereiten, etw zu tun;to \prepare for take-off sich akk zum Start bereit machen;to \prepare to speak anheben zu sprechen -
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[prɪ'peə]v1) готовить, приготовлять, подготавливатьThe players are prepared to play a tough game. — Игроков готовят к трудной игре.
I'm preparing a speech for the meeting on Thursday. — Я готовлюсь выступить на собрании в четверг.
- prepare lessons- prepare an answer
- prepare smb for smth
- prepare students for senior managerial positions2) приготавливаться, подготавливаться, готовитьсяYou'd better prepare for Mother's arrival. — Тебе надо подготовиться к приезду матери.
We should prepare for a time of troubles. — Нам следует готовиться к трудным временам.
You need to prepare yourself for a long wait. — Тебе нужно приготовиться долго ждать.
If you want peace, be prepared for war. — ◊ Хочешь мира, готовься к войне
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[prɪ'pɛə]гл.1)а) готовить, подготавливать (к чему-л.), тренировать (кого-л.)to prepare students for senior managerial positions — готовить студентов к старшим административным должностям
The players are prepared to play a tough game. — Игроков готовят к трудной игре.
I'm preparing a speech for the meeting on Thursday. — Я готовлюсь выступить на собрании в четверг.
б) приводить в состояние готовности ( об инструменте); приводить в порядокв) готовить (что-л.), работать над выполнением (чего-л.)The meal took two hours to prepare. — Приготовление пищи заняло два часа.
3) готовиться, подготавливатьсяYou'd better prepare for mother's arrival. — Тебе надо подготовиться к приезду матери.
We should prepare for a time of troubles. — Нам следует готовиться к трудным временам.
You need to prepare yourself for a long wait. — Тебе нужно приготовиться долго ждать.
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prɪˈpɛə гл.
1) а) готовить, подготавливать, приготавливать to prepare students for senior managerial positions ≈ готовить студентов к старшим административным должностям The players are prepared to play a tough game. ≈ Игроков готовят к трудной игре. I'm preparing a speech for the meeting on Thursday. ≈ Я готовлю выступление на митинге в четверг. Syn: make ready б) готовить (обед, лекарство) ;
составлять (смесь и т. п.) Is the meal prepared for our guests? ≈Готова еда для гостей? The meal took two hours to prepare. ≈ Приготовление пищи заняло два часа.
2) готовиться, подготавливаться You'd better prepare for Mother's arrival. ≈ Тебе надо подготовиться к приезду матери. We should prepare for a time of troubles. ≈ Нам следует готовиться к трудным временам. You need to prepare yourself for a long wait. ≈ Тебе нужно приготовиться долго ждать.
3) приводить в состояние готовности (к работе;
об инструменте и т.п.) ;
приводить в порядок
4) спец. препарировать приготавливать, подготавливать, готовить (заранее) - to * the ground for sowing подготовить почву для сева - to * lessons готовить /учить/ уроки - to * a lecture подготовить лекцию - to * a scheme of action подготовить план действий - to * steam( морское) поднимать пары готовить, подготавливать - to * a boy for an examination подготовить мальчика к экзамену - to * oneself to meet one's friends подготовиться /приготовиться/ к встрече друзей подготавливать, настраивать соответствующим образом - to * smb. to receive bad news подготовить кого-л. к дурному известию подготавливаться, готовиться;
приготавливаться - to * for action подготовиться /приготовиться/ к действию - to * for the worst готовиться к худшему приготавливать;
делать, составлять - to * a medicine приготовить лекарство (специальное) предварительно очищать, обрабатывать( устаревшее) оснащать, экипировать - to * an expedition оснастить экспедицию ~ приготавливать(ся) ;
I am not prepared to say я еще не могу сказать prepare готовить (обед, лекарство), составлять (смесь и т.п.) ~ готовить (обед, лекарство) ;
составлять (смесь и т. п.) ~ готовить(ся), подготавливать(ся) ~ готовить ~ делать ~ оснащать ~ подготавливать ~ предварительно обрабатывать ~ приготавливать(ся) ;
I am not prepared to say я еще не могу сказать ~ приготавливать(ся) ~ приготавливать ~ for готовиться -
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{pri'pεə}
v готвя (се), подготвям (се), приготвям (се)
to be PREPAREd to готов съм да
I am not PREPAREd to say не мога да кажа
great events are preparing готвят се/предстоят големи събития* * *{pri'pЁъ} v готвя (се), подготвям (се), приготвям (се); to be* * *устройвам; стъкмявам; тъкмя; сготвям; приготвям; готвя се;* * *1. great events are preparing готвят се/предстоят големи събития 2. i am not prepared to say не мога да кажа 3. to be prepared to готов съм да 4. v готвя (се), подготвям (се), приготвям (се)* * *prepare[pri´pɛə] v 1. готвя (се), приготвям (се), подготвям (се); to be \prepared to готов съм да; I am not \prepared to say не мога да кажа; great events are preparing готвят се големи събития; 2. хим. получавам ( съединение). -
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[V]LABORO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)COMMENTOR (-ARI -ATUS SUM)CONMENTOR (-ARI -ATUS SUM)COQUO (-ERE -COXI -COCTUM)EXCOQUO (-ERE -COXI -COCTUM)INSTRUO (-ERE -STRUXI -STRUCTUM)PARITO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)PRAEPARO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)TRACTO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)PARO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)STRUO (-ERE STRUXI STRUCTUM)PRAESEMINO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)ADORNO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)ORNO (-ARE -AVI -ATUM)MEDITOR (-ARI -ATUS SUM)PRAEMOLIOR (-IRI -ITUS SUM)EXPEDIO (-IRE -IVI -ITUM)COMPARO (-ARE -PARAVI -PARATUM)CONPARO (-ARE -PARAVI -PARATUM)ADPARO (-ARE -AVI -ATUS)CONFIO (-ERI -FACTUS SUM) -
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неподготовленный проводник
Проводник отрезанный и с удаленной изоляцией для вставки в вывод.
Примечание. К неподготовленным относятся проводники, форма которых изменена для вставки в вывод или жилы которых скручены для упрочнения конца
[ ГОСТ Р 50030. 1-2000 ( МЭК 60947-1-99)]
проводник, не подготовленный к присоединению
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unprepared conductor
conductor which has been cut and the insulation of which has been removed for insertion into a terminal
NOTE - A conductor, the shape of which is arranged for introduction into a terminal or the strands of which are twisted to consolidate the end is considered to be an unprepared conductor.
[IEC 61095, ed. 2.0 (2009-02)]
[IEV number 442-01-26]FR
conducteur non préparé
conducteur qui a été coupé et dont l'isolation a été retirée en vue de son insertion dans une borne
NOTE - Un conducteur dont la forme est arrangée pour qu'il soit dans une borne ou dont les torons sont torsadés pour en consolider l'extrémité est considéré comme un conducteur non préparé
[IEC 61095, ed. 2.0 (2009-02)]
[IEV number 442-01-26]
Проводник с удаленной изоляцией и с уплотненным концом многопроволочной жилы
Проводник с частично снятой (прорезанной) изоляцией
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Франко-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > conducteur non préparé
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подготовленный проводник
Проводник, жилы которого спаяны или конец которого снабжен кабельным наконечником, ушком и т. п
[ ГОСТ Р 50030. 1-2000 ( МЭК 60947-1-99)]
проводник, подготовленный к присоединению
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prepared conductor
conductor, the strands of which are soldered or the end of which is fitted with a cable lug, eyelet, etc.
[IEC 61095, ed. 2.0 (2009-02)]
prepared conductor
a conductor the end of which is fitted with an attachment such as eyelet, sleeve or cable lug
[IEV number 442-01-27]FR
conducteur préparé
conducteur dont les torons sont soudés ou dont l'extrémité est munie d'une cosse, d'un œillet, etc.
[IEC 61095, ed. 2.0 (2009-02)]
conducteur préparé
conducteur dont l'extrémité dénudée est munie d'un accessoire tel que manchon ou cosse ou raccord de câbles
[IEV number 442-01-27]
Проводник с луженым торцом многопроволочной жилы
Проводник с штифтовым плоским кабельным наконечником
Проводник с штифтовым втулочным кабельным наконечником
Проводник с кольцевым кабельным наконечником
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Франко-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > conducteur préparé
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•The easiest geometric isomers to prepare are those of platinum (II).
Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > легче всего получать
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•The easiest geometric isomers to prepare are those of platinum (II).
Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > легче всего получать
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prepare* * *preparare v.tr.1 to prepare, to get* ready: preparare una lezione, una medicina, to prepare a lesson, a medicine; preparare qlcu. a una cattiva notizia, to prepare s.o. for a piece of bad news; preparare la tavola, to lay (o to set) the table; preparare la cena, to get dinner ready; preparare le valige, to pack one's suitcases; preparare un esame, to prepare (for) an exam; preparare qlcu. all'esame di guida, to prepare s.o. for the driving test // quel bambino sta preparando una birichinata, that child is planning a piece of mischief // preparare la strada, (fig.) to pave the way3 ( riservare) to hold*: chissà cosa ci prepara il futuro, who knows what the future holds (o has in store) for us.◘ prepararsi v.rifl. to get* ready, to prepare (oneself): preparati se vuoi uscire, get ready if you want to go out; preparare a un esame, to prepare (for) an exam; preparare al peggio, to prepare oneself for the worst◆ v.intr.pron. ( essere imminente) to be in store, to be brewing: si preparano tempi duri, there are hard times in store; si sta preparando un temporale, a storm is brewing.* * *[prepa'rare]1. vt1) (gen) to prepare, (pranzo) to make, prepare, (letto) to make, (tavola) to lay, (valigia) to get ready, pack, (esame, concorso) to prepare for, study for2)preparare qn a — (esame) to prepare o coach sb for, (notizia) to prepare sb for
2. vr (prepararsi)(vestirsi) to get ready, (atleta: allenarsi) to trainprepararsi a qc/a fare qc — to get ready o prepare (o.s.) for sth/to do sth
prepararsi ad un esame — to prepare for o study for an exam
* * *[prepa'rare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (predisporre, approntare) to get* [sth.] ready [vestiti, attrezzi, documenti]; to prepare [camera, discorso]; (progettare) to prepare, to plan [campagna elettorale, spettacolo]; to plan [azione, strategia]; (redigere) to draw up*, to draft [lista, piano, contratto, bilancio, dossier]; to make* out [conto, fattura]preparare la tavola — to lay o set the table
preparare il terreno — fig. to prepare the ground
2) (cucinare) to prepare, to make* [piatto, pasto]3) (predisporre, addestrare) to prepare (a for); sport to train, to coach [atleta, squadra]preparare qcn. per un esame — to prepare o coach o groom sb. for an exam
4) scol. univ. to prepare for, to study for [ esame]5) (riservare)2.verbo pronominale prepararsi1) (fare i preparativi) to prepare (oneself), to get* ready (per qcs. for sth.; a, per fare to do)- rsi a invadere un paese — to get ready o gear up to invade a country
2) (allenarsi) to prepare, to train3) (essere imminente) [temporale, disgrazia] to be* brewing* * *preparare/prepa'rare/ [1]1 (predisporre, approntare) to get* [sth.] ready [ vestiti, attrezzi, documenti]; to prepare [ camera, discorso]; (progettare) to prepare, to plan [ campagna elettorale, spettacolo]; to plan [ azione, strategia]; (redigere) to draw up*, to draft [ lista, piano, contratto, bilancio, dossier]; to make* out [ conto, fattura]; preparare la tavola to lay o set the table; preparare la valigia to pack one's suitcase; preparare il terreno fig. to prepare the ground2 (cucinare) to prepare, to make* [ piatto, pasto]3 (predisporre, addestrare) to prepare ( a for); sport to train, to coach [ atleta, squadra]; cerca di prepararla prima di darle la notizia try and break the news to her gently; preparare qcn. per un esame to prepare o coach o groom sb. for an exam4 scol. univ. to prepare for, to study for [ esame]5 (riservare) chissà cosa ci prepara il futuro? who knows what the future holds?II prepararsi verbo pronominale1 (fare i preparativi) to prepare (oneself), to get* ready ( per qcs. for sth.; a, per fare to do); - rsi per uscire to get ready to go out; - rsi a invadere un paese to get ready o gear up to invade a country2 (allenarsi) to prepare, to train; - rsi per un esame to prepare for an exam; - rsi al peggio to prepare for the worst; preparati a ricevere una brutta notizia prepare yourself for some bad news3 (essere imminente) [ temporale, disgrazia] to be* brewing -
19 preparar
v.1 to prepare.voy a preparar la cena/el arroz I'm going to get dinner ready/cook the ricele hemos preparado una sorpresa we've got a surprise for himElla prepara la ropa She prepares the clothes.Ella preparó la carne ayer She prepared=seasoned the meat yesterday.2 to prepare for (examen).3 to train (sport).La agencia preparó al espía The Agency trained the spy.4 to arrange for, to organize, to prepare.Ella prepara el viaje She arranges for the trip.* * *1 to prepare, get ready■ ¿habéis preparado el viaje? have you arranged the trip?2 (enseñar) to teach3 DEPORTE (entrenar) to train, coach4 (estudiar) to revise for, work for■ ¿has preparado el examen de inglés? have you studied for the English exam?\preparar oposiciones to study for competitive exams* * *verb1) to prepare2) coach, train* * *1. VT1) (=dejar listo) [+ comida] to make, prepare; [+ habitación, casa] to prepare, get ready; [+ compuesto, derivado] (Quím) to prepare, make upestoy preparando la cena — I'm making o preparing dinner, I'm getting dinner ready
¿te preparo un café? — shall I make you a coffee?
terreno 2., 4)¿me puedes preparar la cuenta, por favor? — can you make my bill up, please?
2) (=organizar) [+ acción, viaje] to prepare; [+ ejemplar, revista] to prepare, work ontardaron semanas en preparar el atraco — it took them weeks to set up o prepare the robbery
estamos preparando el siguiente número de la revista — we're working on o preparing the next issue of the magazine
3) (=instruir) [para un partido] to train, coach; [para examen, oposición] to coach, tutorlleva meses preparando al equipo — he has been training o coaching the team for months
la están preparando en una academia — they are preparing o coaching her in a private school, she is being tutored in a private school
4) [+ examen, prueba] to study for, prepare forllevo semanas preparando este examen — I have been studying o preparing for this exam for weeks
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < plato> to make, prepare; < comida> to prepare, get... ready; < medicamento> to prepare, make up; < habitación> to prepare, get... ready; < cuenta> to draw up (AmE), make up (BrE)2) <examen/prueba> to prepare3) < persona> ( para examen) to tutor, coach (BrE); ( para partido) to train, coach, prepare; (para tarea, reto) to prepare2.prepararse v pron1) tormenta/crisis to brew2) (refl) ( disponerse)se preparó para darle la mala noticia — he got ready o prepared himself to give her the bad news
3) (refl) ( formarse) to prepareprepararse para algo — <para examen/competición> to prepare for something
* * *= draw, draw up, gear (to/toward(s)/for), prepare, put together, train, marshal, set + aside, brief, coach, tool up, groom, brew, ready, concoct, gird for.Ex. For example, when setting up the format for records in a data base, the user can draw a form on the screen, complete with headings for each field, and then, the data is entered into the form.Ex. At the IFLA General Council the two Sections drew up the terms of reference and proposed as members some ten representatives of national libraries.Ex. Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex. A summary at the beginning of a document serves to prepare the reader to proceed to the remainder of the text.Ex. I have many people to acknowledge, beginning with my co-editor who offered untiring support and many useful suggestions in putting together the institutes.Ex. The larger abstracting organisations train their own abstractors.Ex. The use of new information technologies ought to be marshalled for use in the developing countries.Ex. We set aside places to sleep and cook and wash and defecate.Ex. This may or may not be the case, but particularly in these areas staff must be informed and briefed so that misunderstandings do not arise.Ex. The rapidly changing environment is forcing many librarians to seek new strategies for coaching researchers through the maze of electronic information sources = Los continuos cambios de nuestro entorno están obligando a muchos bibliotecarios a encontrar nuevas estrategias para guiar a los investigadores por el laberinto de las fuentes de información electrónicas.Ex. The article is entitled ' Tooling up for a revolution'.Ex. Iran is trying to form an unholy alliance with al-Qaeda by grooming a new generation of leaders to take over from Osama bin Laden.Ex. The goddess owned a potent magick cauldron in which she planned to brew a special liquid for her ugly son.Ex. A woman died yesterday while being readied for cosmetic surgery.Ex. Their unquenchable thirst for revenge enabled them to concoct a diabolical scheme.Ex. Australia's government girded on Monday for a battle with miners over its plan to slap the industry with a new 40 percent profits tax.----* preparar a la brasa = grill, broil.* preparar a la parrilla = grill, broil.* preparar a la plancha = griddle.* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.* preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.* preparar el camino = set + the scene, smooth + the way, open + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the way (for/towards/to), pave + the road (for/towards/to).* preparar el camino para = smooth + the path of.* preparar el terreno = pave + the way (for/towards/to), set + the scene, clear + the path, smooth + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the path (for/towards/to), lay + the groundwork for, pave + the road (for/towards/to), clear + the way.* preparar el terreno para = lead up to, smooth + the path of, clear + the ground for, fertilise + the ground for.* preparar en el microondas = microwave.* preparar la comida = cook + meal.* preparar para el futuro = future-proof.* preparar rápidamente = rustle up.* prepararse = do + homework, brace + Reflexivo, get + ready.* prepararse para = gear up for, ready + Reflexivo + to/for, saddle up for, brace for, get + ready to.* prepararse para el futuro = embrace + the future.* prepararse para la tormenta = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* prepararse para lo peor = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* preparar una defensa = mount + defence.* preparar una ensalada = toss + a salad.* preparar una superficie de nuevo = resurface.* preparar un ataque = mount + attack.* preparar una tela = dress + cloth.* preparar un contraataque = mount + counterattack.* preparar un trabajo de clase = research + paper.* prepárate = get + ready.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < plato> to make, prepare; < comida> to prepare, get... ready; < medicamento> to prepare, make up; < habitación> to prepare, get... ready; < cuenta> to draw up (AmE), make up (BrE)2) <examen/prueba> to prepare3) < persona> ( para examen) to tutor, coach (BrE); ( para partido) to train, coach, prepare; (para tarea, reto) to prepare2.prepararse v pron1) tormenta/crisis to brew2) (refl) ( disponerse)se preparó para darle la mala noticia — he got ready o prepared himself to give her the bad news
3) (refl) ( formarse) to prepareprepararse para algo — <para examen/competición> to prepare for something
* * *= draw, draw up, gear (to/toward(s)/for), prepare, put together, train, marshal, set + aside, brief, coach, tool up, groom, brew, ready, concoct, gird for.Ex: For example, when setting up the format for records in a data base, the user can draw a form on the screen, complete with headings for each field, and then, the data is entered into the form.
Ex: At the IFLA General Council the two Sections drew up the terms of reference and proposed as members some ten representatives of national libraries.Ex: Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex: A summary at the beginning of a document serves to prepare the reader to proceed to the remainder of the text.Ex: I have many people to acknowledge, beginning with my co-editor who offered untiring support and many useful suggestions in putting together the institutes.Ex: The larger abstracting organisations train their own abstractors.Ex: The use of new information technologies ought to be marshalled for use in the developing countries.Ex: We set aside places to sleep and cook and wash and defecate.Ex: This may or may not be the case, but particularly in these areas staff must be informed and briefed so that misunderstandings do not arise.Ex: The rapidly changing environment is forcing many librarians to seek new strategies for coaching researchers through the maze of electronic information sources = Los continuos cambios de nuestro entorno están obligando a muchos bibliotecarios a encontrar nuevas estrategias para guiar a los investigadores por el laberinto de las fuentes de información electrónicas.Ex: The article is entitled ' Tooling up for a revolution'.Ex: Iran is trying to form an unholy alliance with al-Qaeda by grooming a new generation of leaders to take over from Osama bin Laden.Ex: The goddess owned a potent magick cauldron in which she planned to brew a special liquid for her ugly son.Ex: A woman died yesterday while being readied for cosmetic surgery.Ex: Their unquenchable thirst for revenge enabled them to concoct a diabolical scheme.Ex: Australia's government girded on Monday for a battle with miners over its plan to slap the industry with a new 40 percent profits tax.* preparar a la brasa = grill, broil.* preparar a la parrilla = grill, broil.* preparar a la plancha = griddle.* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.* preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.* preparar el camino = set + the scene, smooth + the way, open + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the way (for/towards/to), pave + the road (for/towards/to).* preparar el camino para = smooth + the path of.* preparar el terreno = pave + the way (for/towards/to), set + the scene, clear + the path, smooth + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the path (for/towards/to), lay + the groundwork for, pave + the road (for/towards/to), clear + the way.* preparar el terreno para = lead up to, smooth + the path of, clear + the ground for, fertilise + the ground for.* preparar en el microondas = microwave.* preparar la comida = cook + meal.* preparar para el futuro = future-proof.* preparar rápidamente = rustle up.* prepararse = do + homework, brace + Reflexivo, get + ready.* prepararse para = gear up for, ready + Reflexivo + to/for, saddle up for, brace for, get + ready to.* prepararse para el futuro = embrace + the future.* prepararse para la tormenta = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* prepararse para lo peor = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* preparar una defensa = mount + defence.* preparar una ensalada = toss + a salad.* preparar una superficie de nuevo = resurface.* preparar un ataque = mount + attack.* preparar una tela = dress + cloth.* preparar un contraataque = mount + counterattack.* preparar un trabajo de clase = research + paper.* prepárate = get + ready.* * *preparar [A1 ]vtA ‹plato› to make, prepare; ‹comida› to prepare, get … ready; ‹medicamento› to prepare, make uptengo que preparar la comida I have to get lunch ready o make lunchnos había preparado un postre riquísimo he had made a delicious dessert for uspreparó la habitación para los invitados she prepared the room o got the room ready for the guestsverás la sorpresa que te tengo preparada just wait till you see the surprise I've got (waiting) for youprepáreme la cuenta por favor can you draw up my check, please? ( AmE), can you make up my bill, please? ( BrE)B ‹examen/prueba› to prepareha preparado la asignatura a fondo she's prepared the subject very thoroughlyprepara su participación en los campeonatos he is training o preparing for the championshipsC ‹persona› (para un examen) to tutor, coach ( BrE); (para un partido) to train, coach, prepare; (para una tarea, un reto) to prepareno ha sabido preparar a los hijos para la vida he has failed to prepare his children for life¿sabes quién la prepara para el examen? do you know who's tutoring o coaching her for the exam?antes de darle la noticia habrá que prepararla the news will have to be broken to her gentlyno estaba preparada para esa grata sorpresa she wasn't prepared for o expecting such a pleasant surpriseA «tormenta» to brewse prepara una crisis en la zona there's a crisis brewing in the regionB ( refl)(disponerse): prepárate que me vas a escuchar just you listen to me!prepararse PARA algo to get ready FOR sthse preparó para darle la mala noticia he got ready o prepared himself to give her the bad newsC ( refl) (formarse) to preparese prepara para el examen de ingreso en la Universidad she's preparing for the University entrance examinationse prepara para las Olimpiadas he is training o preparing for the Olympicsno se ha preparado bien (para) la prueba she hasn't studied hard enough o done enough work for the test, she isn't well enough prepared for the test* * *
preparar ( conjugate preparar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ plato› to make, prepare;
‹ comida› to prepare, get … ready;
‹ medicamento› to prepare, make up;
‹ habitación› to prepare, get … ready;
‹ cuenta› to draw up (AmE), make up (BrE)
2 ‹examen/prueba› to prepare
3 ‹ persona› ( para examen) to tutor, coach (BrE);
( para partido) to train, coach, prepare;
(para tarea, reto) to prepare
prepararse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( disponerse): prepararse PARA algo to get ready for sth
2 ( refl) ( formarse) to prepare;
prepararse para algo ‹para examen/competición› to prepare for sth
preparar verbo transitivo
1 to prepare, get ready
preparar una fiesta, to prepare a party
2 Dep to train, coach
' preparar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
capacitar
- despreocuparse
- disponer
- planear
- sabática
- sabático
- terrena
- terreno
- urdir
- arreglar
- corresponder
- hacer
English:
brew
- coach
- concoct
- cook
- detailed
- draw up
- fix
- get
- groom
- lay out
- make
- make out
- make up
- microwave
- mix
- prep
- prepare
- prime
- rind
- roll out
- set
- study
- way
- whip up
- add
- can
- curry
- dispense
- do
- draft
- draw
- dress
- ease
- equip
- gear
- mount
- plan
- put
- ready
- run
* * *♦ vt1. [disponer, elaborar] to prepare;[trampa] to set, to lay; [maletas] to pack;estaban preparando un robo they were planning a robbery;voy a preparar la cena/el arroz I'm going to get dinner ready/cook the rice;nos preparó una cena estupenda she made o cooked a delicious evening meal for us;¿quién prepara la comida en tu casa? who does the cooking in your household?;le hemos preparado una sorpresa we've got a surprise for you2. [examen, oposiciones, prueba] to prepare for3. [entrenar, adiestrar] [físicamente] to train;[tácticamente] to coach; [alumnos] to coach; [animales] to train;no nos habían preparado para solucionar este tipo de problemas we hadn't been taught to solve this type of problem* * *v/t prepare, get ready* * *preparar vt1) : to prepare, to make ready2) : to teach, to train, to coach* * *preparar vb1. (en general) to prepare / to get ready2. (entrenar) to train / to coach -
20 fix
fiks
1. verb1) (to make firm or steady: He fixed the post firmly in the ground; He fixed his eyes on the door.) fijar, clavar2) (to attach; to join: He fixed the shelf to the wall.) fijar, clavar3) (to mend or repair: He has succeeded in fixing my watch.) arreglar4) (to direct (attention, a look etc) at: She fixed all her attention on me.) fijar, clavar, poner5) ((often with up) to arrange; to settle: to fix a price; We fixed (up) a meeting.) fijar6) (to make (something) permanent by the use of certain chemicals: to fix a photgraphic print.) fijar7) (to prepare; to get ready: I'll fix dinner tonight.) arreglar, organizar
2. noun(trouble; a difficulty: I'm in a terrible fix!) apuro, aprieto- fixation- fixed
- fixedly
- fixture
- fix on
- fix someone up with something
- fix up with something
- fix someone up with
- fix up with
fix vb1. sujetar / fijar2. arreglar / reparar3. decidir / fijarhave you fixed a price for the house? ¿habéis fijado el precio de la casa?tr[fɪks]1 familiar (difficult situation) apuro, aprieto2 (position of ship, aircraft) posición nombre femenino3 (dishonest arrangement) tongo■ it's a fix! ¡hay tongo!1 (fasten) fijar, sujetar■ could you fix this sign on the door? ¿podrías sujetar este letrero en la puerta?2 figurative use (stick) fijar, grabar3 (direct - eyes, attention) fijar, clavar, poner4 (decide) decidir; (date, meeting, etc) fijar■ we just need to fix the time of the next meeting sólo nos falta fijar la hora de la próxima reunión5 (organize) arreglar, organizar■ do you want me to fix you a date? ¿quieres que te arregle una cita?6 (dishonestly) amañar7 (repair) arreglar■ can you fix this tap? ¿puedes arreglar este grifo?8 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (prepare) preparar9 (tidy) arreglar10 (photo) fijar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto fix the blame on somebody echarle la culpa a alguienfix ['fɪks] vt1) attach, secure: sujetar, asegurar, fijar2) establish: fijar, concretar, establecer3) repair: arreglar, reparar4) prepare: prepararto fix dinner: preparar la cena5) : arreglar, amañarto fix a race: arreglar una carrera6) rivet: fijar (los ojos, la mirada, etc.)fix n1) predicament: aprieto m, apuro m2) : posición fto get a fix on: establecer la posición dev.• arreglar v.• fijar v.• reparar v.
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1. fɪks2)a) ( secure) \<\<plank/shelf\>\> sujetar, asegurarto fix a notice on a door — poner* un anuncio en una puerta
b) ( implant)3)a) ( direct steadily)b) ( look at)4)a) ( establish) \<\<date/time/price\>\> fijar; \<\<details\>\> concretarb) ( organize) arreglarhow are you fixed for next weekend? — ¿qué planes tienes para el fin de semana?
5) ( repair) (colloq) \<\<car/clock/kettle\>\> arreglar6) (esp AmE)a) ( prepare) (colloq) prepararb) ( make presentable)to fix one's hair/face — arreglarse el pelo/pintarse
7) (colloq) \<\<election/contest\>\> amañar (fam), arreglar (fam)
2.
vi (make plans, intend) (AmE)Phrasal Verbs:- fix on- fix up- fix upon
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1) ( predicament) (colloq) aprieto m, apuro m3) (Aviat, Naut) posición f[fɪks]to get a fix on something — \<\<sailor/airman\>\> establecer* la posición de algo
1. VT1) (=position) fijar, asegurarto fix sth in place — fijar or asegurar algo en su sitio
to fix a stake in the ground — clavar or fijar una estaca en el suelo
2) (=attach)to fix sth to sth: fix the mirror to the wall — fije el espejo a la pared
the chairs and desks are fixed to the floor — las sillas y mesas están sujetas or atornilladas al suelo
they fixed the two pieces of bone together with a metal plate — unieron los dos trozos de hueso con una placa de metal
b) [+ bayonet] calar3) (fig) (=set firmly)to fix sth in one's memory/mind — grabar algo en la memoria/la mente
the image of her was now firmly fixed in his mind — su imagen estaba ahora firmemente grabada en su mente
4) (=lay)5) (=arrange, settle) [+ date, time] fijar; [+ meeting] fijar, convenirnothing's been fixed yet — todavía no se ha decidido or acordado nada
how are you fixed for this evening? — ¿tienes planes para esta noche?
how are we fixed for money? — ¿qué tal andamos de dinero?
how are we fixed for time? — ¿cómo vamos de tiempo?
6) (=set)a) (honestly) [+ price, rate] fijarb) (=rig) [+ fight, race, election] amañar; [+ price] fijar7) (=rivet) [+ eyes, gaze] fijar, clavar; [+ attention] fijarshe fixed her eyes on him — le clavó los ojos, fijó la mirada en él
she had fixed all her hopes on passing the exam — tenía todas sus esperanzas puestas en aprobar el examen
8) (=repair) [+ car, appliance] arreglar, repararto get or have sth fixed — arreglar or reparar algo
I've got to get my car fixed this week — tengo que arreglar or reparar el coche esta semana, tengo que llevar el coche a arreglar or reparar esta semana
9) (=solve) [+ problem] solucionar10) * (=deal with) encargarse de *; (=kill) cargarse a *I'll soon fix him! — ¡ya me encargo yo de él! *, ¡ya le ajustaré las cuentas! *
11) (=prepare) [+ meal, drink] preparar12) (esp US) (=tidy up) [+ hair, makeup] arreglar13) (=make permanent) [+ film, colour, dye] fijar14) * (=neuter) [+ animal] operar2. VI(US)1) (=intend) tener intención deI'm fixing to go to graduate school — tengo intención de or tengo pensado hacer estudios de postgraduado
2) (=arrange)3. N1) * (=predicament) apuro m, aprieto mto be in/get into a fix — estar/meterse en un apuro or un aprieto
to give o.s. a fix — pincharse *, chutarse (Sp) **
3) (Aer, Naut) posición fto get a fix on sth — (lit) establecer la posición de algo, localizar algo
it's been hard to get a fix on what's going on — (fig) ha sido difícil entender lo que pasa
4) * (=set-up) tongo * mthe fight/result was a fix — hubo tongo en la pelea/el resultado *
5) * (=solution) arreglo m, apaño * mthere is no quick-fix solution to this problem — no existe un arreglo or apaño * rápido para este problema
- fix on- fix up* * *
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1. [fɪks]2)a) ( secure) \<\<plank/shelf\>\> sujetar, asegurarto fix a notice on a door — poner* un anuncio en una puerta
b) ( implant)3)a) ( direct steadily)b) ( look at)4)a) ( establish) \<\<date/time/price\>\> fijar; \<\<details\>\> concretarb) ( organize) arreglarhow are you fixed for next weekend? — ¿qué planes tienes para el fin de semana?
5) ( repair) (colloq) \<\<car/clock/kettle\>\> arreglar6) (esp AmE)a) ( prepare) (colloq) prepararb) ( make presentable)to fix one's hair/face — arreglarse el pelo/pintarse
7) (colloq) \<\<election/contest\>\> amañar (fam), arreglar (fam)
2.
vi (make plans, intend) (AmE)Phrasal Verbs:- fix on- fix up- fix upon
II
1) ( predicament) (colloq) aprieto m, apuro m3) (Aviat, Naut) posición fto get a fix on something — \<\<sailor/airman\>\> establecer* la posición de algo
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Prepare For The End — is an upcoming album from British Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden. The release date has not yet been released, nor have samples of songs, but Maiden Front man Bruce Dickinson told crowds that a new album is planned. They are planning on recording… … Wikipedia
prepare */*/*/ — UK [prɪˈpeə(r)] / US [prɪˈper] verb Word forms prepare : present tense I/you/we/they prepare he/she/it prepares present participle preparing past tense prepared past participle prepared 1) a) [transitive] to make something ready for use I was… … English dictionary
prepare — pre|pare [ prı per ] verb *** 1. ) transitive to make something ready for use: I was asked to prepare a report for our next meeting. prepare something for someone/something: Wendy helped Karen prepare the room for their guests. a ) to make food… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
prepare — pre|pare W1S1 [prıˈpeə US ˈper] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(make something)¦ 2¦(make plans/arrangements)¦ 3¦(make something ready)¦ 4¦(make yourself ready)¦ 5¦(make somebody ready)¦ 6 prepare the way/ground for somebody/something ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1400 1500; :… … Dictionary of contemporary English
