pre-action
Prior to doing
Pre-action describes something that occurs or is required before a main action takes place.
In legal contexts, a pre-action protocol outlines steps parties must take before filing a lawsuit—exchanging information, attempting settlement.
In fire suppression systems, a pre-action sprinkler requires two triggers before releasing water, preventing accidental discharge.
The term appears wherever preparation precedes execution.
Pre-activity preparation routine
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- readinessState of being prepared
- briefingConcise information session
- planningArranging for future events
visualization · stretching · mental preparation · run-through · dry run · checklist · staging · setup
Fissile metamorphic rock
- clapboardOverlapping exterior wood planks
- rollingTurning over repeatedly
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- markerSomething that signals location
take · camera ready · blocking · positions · places · speed · lighting check · rehearsal
Regular sequence of actions
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- focusConcentrated attention point
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
meditation · mantra · visualization · prayer · gesture · trigger · anchor · self-talk
warm-up
Pre-activity preparation routine
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- readinessState of being prepared
- briefingConcise information session
planning · visualization · stretching · mental preparation · run-through · dry run · checklist · staging · setup · groundwork
slate
Fissile metamorphic rock
- clapboardOverlapping exterior wood planks
- rollingTurning over repeatedly
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
marker · take · camera ready · blocking · positions · places · speed · lighting check · rehearsal · call time
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- focusConcentrated attention point
breathing · meditation · mantra · visualization · prayer · gesture · trigger · anchor · self-talk · grounding
pre-actionaction
Process of doing
aftermath · follow-up · consequence · sequel · reaction
pre-actionreaction
Response to stimulus
aftermath · consequence · follow-through · repercussion · outcome
pre-actionaction
Process of doing
execution · implementation · performance · culmination · climax
pre, action, act, acts, acted, acting, actor, actors, actress