preparation exercise

noun

UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃən ˈeksəsaɪz/

US /ˌprepəˈreɪʃən ˈeksərsaɪz/

A preparation exercise is a practice you do to get ready for something.

The team did a preparation exercise before the big game.

SYNONYMS

warm-up practice drill training exercise rehearsal dry run

RELATED WORDS

preparation exercise training drill readiness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A written task done to prepare for a test or lesson.

The teacher gave us a preparation exercise to review the new words.

3. A small activity that helps a machine or system get ready to work.

The engineers ran a preparation exercise before starting the engine.

4. A planned action done ahead of time to avoid problems.

Checking the ropes was a preparation exercise for the climbing trip.