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priming

/ˈpraɪmɪŋ/

primingnoun

primings

Translations

подготовка

Priming is essential for ensuring the surface is ready for painting.

Подготовка необходима для обеспечения готовности поверхности к покраске.

грунтовка

The painter applied a layer of priming before starting the actual painting.

Художник нанес слой грунтовки перед началом настоящей живописи.

Additional translations

инициализация

заправка

Definitions

The act of preparing or making something ready for use or action.

The priming of the engine was necessary before the car could start.

A substance used as a preparatory coat on a surface, especially to improve the adhesion of subsequent layers of paint or varnish.

The walls required a layer of priming before the final paint could be applied.

The process of making a person or group ready to perform a task or respond to a situation.

The priming of the team involved several training sessions to ensure they were ready for the competition.

A psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

In the experiment, priming with positive words led to more optimistic responses from participants.

Synonyms

priminggerund / present participle

/ˈpraɪ.mɪŋ/

Used attributively in technical and medical contexts (e.g., "priming dose", "priming pump")

Definitions

Serving to prepare or ready something for use; preparatory.

The priming dose of medication ensured effective blood levels before surgery.

primeverb

priming

Gerund

primed

Past Simple

primed

Past Participle

priming

Gerund

/praɪm/

Translations

грунтовать

Before painting, you need to prime the walls.

Перед покраской нужно грунтовать стены.

подготавливать

The coach primed the team for the big game.

Тренер подготовил команду к важной игре.

Additional translations

приспосабливать

настраивать

Definitions

To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose or operation.

The coach primed the team for the championship game with an intense training session.

To apply a first layer of paint or other substance to a surface as a base for further coats.

Before painting the walls, she primed them to ensure the paint would adhere properly.

To supply a firearm with powder or a charge so it is ready to fire.

The soldier primed his rifle before heading out on patrol.

To stimulate or prepare someone to respond in a particular way.

The teacher primed the students with questions to get them thinking about the topic.

Synonyms

ready

prime up

set up

prepare

primenoun

Definitions

The period in life when a person is at their peak of health, strength, or success.

He was in his prime when he won the championship.

A number that is greater than 1 and has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

The number 7 is a prime.

The most active, thriving, or satisfying stage or period.

The prime of the day is usually around noon.

A symbol (′) used to denote a derivative or to distinguish between similar items.

In mathematics, f′(x) is the first derivative of the function f(x).

Photography: a fixed-focal-length camera lens, as distinguished from a zoom lens.

He carried only a 50 mm prime for the portrait session.

primeadjective

Definitions

Of the best possible quality; excellent.

The prime location of the hotel made it a popular choice for tourists.

Most important; chief.

The prime objective of the meeting was to discuss the budget.

Having the highest rank or authority.

The prime minister attended the international summit.

Mathematics: (of an integer) having exactly two positive divisors, 1 and itself; not composite.

Since 13 is a prime number, it cannot be divided evenly by any number other than 1 and 13.

Occurring first in order or time; earliest, original.

The prime cause of the accident was a faulty brake line.