preparing

UK
/prɪˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈpɛrɪŋ/
preparingnoun
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
Translations
Preparing for the exam took several weeks.
Подготовка к экзамену заняла несколько недель.
Additional translations
приготовлениеОбычно о приготовлении пищи или конкретного продукта
Definitions
The act or process of making ready or being made ready.
Preparing for the exam took several weeks of study.
preparinggerund / present participle
Translations
готовящийДействительное причастие настоящего времени
The preparing chefs worked through the night.
Готовящие повара работали всю ночь.
Additional translations
Definitions
Engaged in or relating to the process of making something ready.
The preparing chefs worked through the night.
prepareverb

preparing

Gerund

prepared
Past Simple
prepared
Past Participle
preparing
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈpeə/
US
/prɪˈpɛr/
Translations
I need to prepare dinner for my family.
Мне нужно приготовить ужин для моей семьи.
We need to prepare the documents for the meeting.
Нам нужно подготовить документы для встречи.
She is preparing for the exam.
Она готовится к экзамену.
Definitions
To make ready or suitable for a particular purpose or event.
She prepared the room for the guests by cleaning and arranging the furniture.
To put together or make by combining various elements or ingredients.
He prepared a delicious meal for his family using fresh ingredients.
To train or equip someone with the necessary skills or knowledge for a task or event.
The coach prepared the team for the upcoming championship game.
To create or produce something, especially a document or report.
The accountant prepared the financial report for the board meeting.
To get oneself ready; to become prepared for something.
He closed his eyes to prepare for the impact.
Synonyms
set up
make ready
get ready