limitedgroundwork
nounUK /ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd ˈɡraʊnd.wɜːk/
US /ˈlɪm.ɪ.t̬ɪd ˈɡraʊnd.wɝːk/
A small amount of basic work done first to get ready for something bigger.
The team did some limitedgroundwork before starting the big project.
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2. The first simple steps taken before a larger task.
They finished the limitedgroundwork and then began building.
3. A little bit of background work that helps later on.
Her limitedgroundwork made the science fair easier.
4. Early, small efforts that support a future plan.
The club's limitedgroundwork helped them plan the event.