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groundwork

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk/

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɝːk/

groundworknoun

groundworks

Translations

travail préparatoire

The groundwork for the new project was laid out during the initial meetings.

Le travail préparatoire du nouveau projet a été défini lors des premières réunions.

Additional translations

terrassementDans le domaine de la construction.

Definitions

Preliminary or basic work that serves as a foundation for further work or development.

The groundwork for the new project was laid out during the initial meetings.

Site-preparation work in construction, such as excavation, grading, and laying foundations.

Groundwork for the new warehouse included digging trenches for drainage.

Synonyms

groundworkadjective

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk/

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɝːk/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., 'groundwork session'); not gradable.

Translations

The team held a groundwork session to outline their goals.

L’équipe a tenu une séance préparatoire pour définir ses objectifs.

Definitions

Preparatory; serving as a foundation for something that follows.

The team held a groundwork session to outline their goals.

Synonyms