prearrange

Prearrange is a verb meaning to arrange or plan something before a specified time or date. The term emphasizes prior preparation and coordination and is used across contexts such as meetings, travel, events, and formal arrangements (for example, wills, funerals, or care plans).

Etymology and form: Prearrange is formed by adding the prefix pre- to arrange. The related noun is prearrangement. The word is widely understood in English, and in some contexts is preferred to synonyms like arrange in advance or preplan, depending on style and register.

Usage: In practical terms, to prearrange means to set details in advance to reduce delays or uncertainty. Examples include prearranging a meeting by selecting a date and agenda, prearranging funeral or burial preferences, or arranging travel logistics for an event.

Nuance and alternatives: Some writers avoid "prearrange" in favor of "arrange in advance" or "preplan," finding it clearer or less formal. The noun form, prearrangement, refers to the plan or process of arranging ahead of time rather than the act itself.

See also: preplanning, arrangements, prearrangement.