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Meaning of pre-position | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To position (something) ahead of time. (The objects thus positioned are usually supplies, tools, instruments, weapons, or troops.)

transitive

Examples

“She pre-positioned the surgical instruments in trays on a numbered rack.”
“The officers deemed it necessary to pre-position at least three battalions in case of a breakout.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pre-positioned pre-positioning pre-positions pre-prepare pre-prepared pre-prepares

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