Groundwork

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊnˌdwɜːrk/

Groundwork (noun)

  1. Work done first to prepare for something later, so the main task can start smoothly.
  2. Information and study done at the beginning to support later research or arguments.
  3. Construction work done before a building, such as preparing the ground for supports.

Examples

  • Good teamwork starts with basic preparation.
  • We finished the basic preparation before the meeting.