Before molding the composite wing skin, engineers pre-impregnate the carbon fiber fabric with epoxy to ensure uniform resin distribution.

We're pre-drinking at my place before we head to the concert.

We did some pre-drinking at my flat before heading into the city to save money on drinks.

Please follow the pre-agreed schedule to ensure the project's timely completion.

He picked up a pre-viewed DVD from the charity shop to save money.

During the pre-scrutiny, the cardinals carefully prepared the ballots and selected the scrutineers who would oversee the counting.

She was pre-preparing the documents the night before the audit to avoid any last-minute issues.

They pre-prepared the presentation slides before the meeting.

Before sunrise, the head chef pre-prepares the dough for the morning pastries.

In some dialects, the pre-fortis vowel is slightly shortened.