pre-removal
adjectiveUK /ˌpriː.rɪˈmuː.vəl/
US /ˌpriː.rɪˈmuː.vəl/
Happening before something is taken away.
The pre-removal check made sure the old tree was safe to cut down.
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2. Done before a thing is deleted from a computer.
The pre-removal backup saved all the photos.
3. Happening before someone is moved from a job or place.
The pre-removal meeting explained the new plan to the workers.
4. A step taken before waste or trash is carried away.
Pre-removal sorting helps recycle paper and cans.