prepare for a trip
собираться в поездку
We prepared for the trip by checking the tires.
Собираясь в поездку, мы проверили шины.
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prepare
prepare
Meaning of prepare
English
get ready
Русский
заранее учиться или тренироваться, например перед экзаменом
Pronunciation
British English
/prɪˈpeə/
American English
/prɪˈper/
prepare with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом prepare
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9 сочетаний
Готовиться к событию
Getting ready for an eventprepare for the worst
готовиться к худшему
The forecast was grim, so we prepared for the worst.
Прогноз был мрачным, поэтому мы готовились к худшему.
- prepare for an examготовиться к экзамену
Подготовить заранее
Preparing something in advanceprepare a report
подготовить отчёт
I prepared a report on the missing supplies this morning.
Сегодня утром я подготовил отчёт о пропавших материалах.
prepare dinner
приготовить ужин
My sister prepared dinner while I set the table.
Моя сестра приготовила ужин, пока я накрывал на стол.
- prepare a speechподготовить речь
Быть наготове
Being readybe prepared to
быть готовым
Be prepared to wait outside while the floor dries.
Будьте готовы подождать снаружи, пока пол высохнет.
come prepared
приходить во всеоружии
Come prepared with a pencil and a clean notebook.
Приходите во всеоружии: с карандашом и чистой тетрадью.
- fully preparedполностью готовый
prepare usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I will prepare for the interview tonight.
Сегодня вечером я буду готовиться к собеседованию.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
She needs time to prepare for her driving test.
Ей нужно время, чтобы подготовиться к экзамену по вождению.
prepare synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between prepare, study, practice, rehearse, brush up on, train, and gear up
S
🇬🇧English
study
prepare by learning material
A2very often
ENStudy the company’s profile to prepare for the interview.
ENPractice your answers to common interview questions.
R
🇬🇧English
rehearse
practice a performance or speech
B1often
ENRehearse your presentation before the interview panel.
Advanced: broader words
B
🇬🇧English
brush up on
refresh knowledge you already have
B1often
ENBrush up on your CV details before the interview.
T
🇬🇧English
train
prepare through long regular practice
B1very often
ENShe trained for months to improve her interview techniques.
G
🇬🇧English
gear up
informal: get ready for something big
rare word
ENFans are gearing up for the final.
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Questions about this word
prepare meaning: what does it mean?
get ready
prepare pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
prepare is pronounced as /prɪˈpeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
prepare definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Сегодня вечером я буду готовиться к собеседованию. Translation: I will prepare for the interview tonight.
Is prepare part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, prepare can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is prepare part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, prepare can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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