Collocations for preparation - noun
1. getting sth ready
ADJ.
careful, thorough | elaborate | adequate | initial
It is the initial preparation that takes the time.
It is the initial preparation that takes the time.
VERB + PREPARATION
need, require
a dish that requires no elaborate preparation or cooking
a dish that requires no elaborate preparation or cooking
do
He''s done a lot of preparation for this meeting.
He''s done a lot of preparation for this meeting.
PREPARATION + NOUN
time
This simple dish takes very little preparation time.
This simple dish takes very little preparation time.
PREP.
in ~ for
Get a good night''s sleep in preparation for the journey.
Get a good night''s sleep in preparation for the journey.
2. preparations: things done to get sth ready
ADJ.
elaborate, meticulous, special | secret | necessary | final, last-minute | Christmas, wedding, etc. | military
military preparations for full-scale action
military preparations for full-scale action
VERB + PREPARATION
make
making the final preparations for the party
making the final preparations for the party
begin, go ahead with | be busy with | complete, finalize
PREPARATION + VERB
be in hand, be under way
Preparations are now in hand to close half the factories.
Preparations are now in hand to close half the factories.
be complete
PREP.
~ for
The family can now go ahead with preparations for the funeral.
The family can now go ahead with preparations for the funeral.