prearrange
Set up ahead
To prearrange is to arrange in advance—to set up or plan something before it's needed or before the relevant time arrives.
A prearranged signal is agreed upon beforehand.
A prearranged meeting has its time and place already settled.
The word emphasizes that arrangements weren't left to chance or last-minute decisions.
Plan of timed events
- bookBound written work
- reserveSupply kept back
- coordinateArrange for unified action
- set upPrepare or establish
program · slate · timetable · fix · line up · slot · pencil in · diarize
Detailed technical drawing
- outlineSummary of key elements
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
- frameworkUnderlying support system
logistics · groundwork · preparation · forethought · coordination · setup · provisioning · scheme
Discuss to reach agreement
- stipulateRequire as condition
- predetermineDecide before the fact
- settleReach final terms
- contractEnforceable written agreement
precontract · preestablish · covenant · compact · predetermined · collude · conspire · rig
schedule
Plan of timed events
- bookBound written work
- reserveSupply kept back
- coordinateArrange for unified action
set up · program · slate · timetable · fix · line up · slot · pencil in · diarize · allocate
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
framework · logistics · groundwork · preparation · forethought · coordination · setup · provisioning · scheme · design
negotiate
Discuss to reach agreement
- stipulateRequire as condition
- predetermineDecide before the fact
- settleReach final terms
contract · precontract · preestablish · covenant · compact · predetermined · collude · conspire · rig · broker
prearrangeimprovise
Perform without preparation
wing it · play it by ear · ad-lib · extemporize · go with the flow
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