preparatory school.

a preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run

The race is a good prep for the Kentucky Derby.

preparation

dealer prep on the car included.

the act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.

preparatory

a prep school.

involving or used for preparation

the mortuary's prep room.

to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.

to prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.

to prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.

to prepare; get ready

to prep for the game.

to attend a preparatory school.