1. the act or process of working on something before the main or final stage of work
Usage: often used in manufacturing, construction, or project management contexts

1. relating to or occurring during the stage of work before the main phase
Usage: commonly used in technical and industrial contexts

Examples

• The preworking phase involved gathering all necessary materials and tools.
• Preworking activities helped identify potential issues before production began.
• The team completed the preworking in two weeks ahead of schedule.
• Proper preworking can significantly reduce errors in the final product.
• The contractor allocated budget for preworking and site preparation.
• Preworking meetings ensured all departments understood the project requirements.