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groundwork

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk/

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɝːk/

groundworknoun

groundworks

Translations

The groundwork for the project was laid months in advance.

Основа для проекта была заложена за несколько месяцев до этого.

The groundwork for the negotiations took several weeks.

Подготовка к переговорам заняла несколько недель.

The groundwork of the building is crucial for its stability.

Фундамент здания имеет решающее значение для его устойчивости.

Additional translations

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.

Definitions

Preparatory; serving as a foundation for something that follows.

The team held a groundwork session to outline their goals.

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