Definitions

1. verb

to remove a primer or initial coating from (a surface)

“The painter had to unprime the wall before applying the new paint.”

2. verb

to remove the first or initial coating from (a surface)

“The technician had to unprime the metal before applying a new layer of paint.”

3. verb

to remove the initial or first stage of (a process)

“The project manager had to unprime the marketing campaign before moving to the next phase.”