make-ready

[ meyk-red-ee ]

noun

1. Printing. the process of preparing a form for printing by overlays or underlays to equalize the impression.
2. the act or process of making something ready for use:

   a charge for make-ready on the new car.

make-ready

noun

1. printing the process of preparing the forme and the cylinder or platen packing to achieve the correct impression all over the forme

Word History and Origins

Origin of make-ready¹

First recorded in 1820–30; noun use of verb phrase make ready

Idioms and Phrases

see get ready .

Example Sentences

“I can’t recall any large project or make-ready that we’ve done on a new vacation rental owner this year.”

From Reuters

Bartlett said the studies could help determine if a rebate or make-ready system works best for consumers.

From Washington Times

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills recently signed a bill into law to exempt municipalities from such “make-ready fees.”

From Washington Times

Make-ready work at the construction site is set for January.

From Washington Post

Unison would like to see the roll-out of "make-ready" schemes where, if an ambulance becomes contaminated, crews can take their vehicle back and swap it.

From The Guardian

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