prep

Definitions


[prɛp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- prepare (something); make ready
(e.g: scores of volunteers help prep the food)


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Origin:
1920s: abbreviation of prepare or preparation


[prɛp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- preparation
(e.g: the lasagne I usually make takes an hour of cooking time, not to mention the prep)


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Origin:
1920s: abbreviation of prepare or preparation


[prɛp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in an independent school) schoolwork that is set to be done outside normal school hours

- relating to education in a prep school
(e.g: sixth-formers and prep pupils)

- a student in a prep school


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Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of preparation


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- pre-exposure prophylaxis (the taking of a prescription drug as a means of preventing HIV infection in an HIV-negative person)
(e.g: the use of antiretroviral drugs for PrEP can offer some protection against HIV infection)


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