prep

[ prep ]

/ prɛp /

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noun

preparatory school.

a preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run: The race is a good prep for the Kentucky Derby.

preparation: dealer prep on the car included.

the act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.

adjective

preparatory: a prep school.

involving or used for preparation: the mortuary's prep room.

verb (used with object), prepped, prep·ping.

to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.

to prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.

to prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.

to prepare (something); make ready: You can prep the onions and peppers in advance.

verb (used without object), prepped, prep·ping.

to prepare; get ready: to prep for the game.

to attend a preparatory school.

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Origin of prep

First recorded in 1860–65; by shortening

Other definitions for prep (2 of 3)

PrEP

[ prep ]

/ prɛp /

noun Medicine/Medical.

pre-exposure prophylaxis: the prevention of a disease such as HIV or hepatitis A through the use of pills or vaccine, administered typically to those whose risk of contracting the disease is substantial.

Other definitions for prep (3 of 3)

prep.

abbreviation

preparation.

preparatory.

prepare.

preposition.

How to use prep in a sentence

We’ve got gravy recipes you can prep in advance and finish on the day of, we’ve got gravy you can make last minute, with or without alcohol, and with or without roux.
6 gravy recipes to pour over your mashed potatoes — and anything else this Thanksgiving|Kari Sonde, Becky Krystal|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
You’re paying for additional prep, hand cleaning stations and with the biggest costs of testing for all crew, agency, client and talent.
‘Logistical issues’: Confessions of a production exec on how coronavirus safety has changed her job|Kristina Monllos|November 18, 2020|Digiday
In response to this reporting, the IRS launched an internal review, which resulted in major changes to its deal with the tax-prep industry.
Two ProPublica Projects Win Loeb Awards|by ProPublica|November 13, 2020|ProPublica
If you are considering getting a coronavirus test at an airport, some pre-swab prep is required, starting with checking the travel requirements of your destination.
Here’s what you need to know about getting a coronavirus test at the airport|Andrea Sachs|November 12, 2020|Washington Post

Then when I’m up at the crack of dawn to start the day’s prep, I just turn on the oven and toss them in.
Ease into Winter with Backcountry-Approved Comfort Food|Christina Bernstein|November 12, 2020|Outside Online
“I have full faith that this will happen,” Williams says, prepping her fairy dust for a flurry of happy thoughts.
The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’|Kevin Fallon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even if you count the time I spent prepping for my original Jeopardy!
From Socially Isolated Nerd to Jeopardy! Bad Boy: A Thank You Note|Arthur Chu|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The publishing world, meanwhile, might want to start prepping for another golden era of Clinton hit jobs.
The Hillary-Haters’ Book Club Will Never Run Out of Things to Read|Michelle Cottle|January 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Is it at the point now that when you see something happening on the news you know whether or not to start prepping an impression?
‘Saturday Night Live’ Star Bobby Moynihan Is the ‘Chozen’ One|Kevin Fallon|January 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mike Enzi, the popular, 69-year-old conservative U.S. Senator from Wyoming is prepping for the fight of his life.
Mike Enzi Takes on Liz Cheney|Sandra McElwaine|October 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for prep (1 of 2)

prep

/ (prɛp) /

noun

informal short for preparation (def. 5), mainly US preparatory school

verb preps, prepping or prepped

(tr) to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure

British Dictionary definitions for prep (2 of 2)

prep.

abbreviation for

preparation

preparatory

preposition

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Origin of prep

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British Dictionary definitions for prep (1 of 2)

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