paid for in advance

Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

(transitive) To enclose in packaging prior to sale.

Not well prepared. Not ready, or not in condition to do a task.

(sciences, education) a laboratory for preparing teaching materials

plural of prepared piano

(music) A piano that has had its sound altered by placing objects (called preparations) on or between the strings.

Alternative form of foreprepare

(transitive) To pack in advance.

(business) A bankruptcy procedure in which a restructuring plan is agreed before the company declares itself insolvent.