preopen

/prɪˈoʊpən/

Definitions

1. verb

to open something before its scheduled or usual time

“The store decided to preopen on Thanksgiving day to attract more customers.”

2. verb

to prepare something to be opened

“The team preopened the new restaurant by setting up the tables and decorations.”

3. noun

the act of opening something before its scheduled or usual time

“The preopen of the new store caused a lot of excitement in the community.”

Synonyms

  • advance
  • anticipate

Antonyms

  • delay
  • postpone