prepared

• Beschreibt den Zustand, bereit für etwas zu sein, oder dass etwas zuvor vorbereitet bzw. hergerichtet wurde.

Describes a state of being ready to deal with something, or something that has been made or put together in advance.

1. Made ready beforehandA2formal

   Made ready or suitable for a particular purpose in advance.

   Vorbereitet

   • The prepared meal was waiting in the fridge.
   • She had a prepared speech for the ceremony.
   • The team used a prepared template for the report.

   Synonymearrangedorganizedprimedreadyset

   Antonymead-libextemporaneousimprovisedunpreparedunready

2. Having made preparationsA2formal

   Having taken the necessary steps to deal with a future event or situation.

   Vorbereitet

   • He was well prepared for the exam.
   • We are prepared for any emergency.
   • The company is prepared to launch the new product.

   Synonymeequippedfittedorganizedpoisedprimedreadyset

   Antonymeunprepared

3. Intellectually equippedB2formal

   Having the necessary knowledge or mental resources to handle a situation.

   Vorbereitet

   • She was prepared to answer all the questions.
   • He felt prepared to take on the new challenge.
   • The students were intellectually prepared for the debate.

   Synonymeequippedinformedknowledgeableprimedqualifiedreadytrainedversed

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass man etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck, Gebrauch oder ein Ereignis bereit macht oder sich selbst auf eine Aufgabe oder ein Ereignis vorbereitet.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something ready for use or consideration, or getting oneself ready for an event or task.

1. Make readyA2formal

   To make something ready for use or for a particular purpose.

   Vorbereiten

   • She prepared the dinner table for the guests.
   • The team prepared the equipment for the experiment.
   • He prepared his speech carefully before the conference.

   Synonymearrangeequipfitgear uporganizeprearrangeprimereadyset up

   Antonymedisarrangedisorganizedisruptignoreneglect

2. Get oneself readyA2formal

   To make oneself ready to deal with something.

   Sich vorbereiten

   • I need to prepare for my final exams.
   • She prepared herself for the job interview.
   • They prepared for the storm by stocking up on supplies.

   Synonymebracefortifygear upprimeready

   Antonymeimprovisewing

3. Cook foodA1formal

   To make food ready to be eaten.

   Essen zubereiten

   • He prepared a delicious meal for his family.
   • She is preparing a salad for lunch.
   • They prepared breakfast together every morning.

   Synonymecookdish upfixmakewhip up

Phrasal-Variantenprepare for