Definition of preoperating in English:
preoperating
adjective priːˈɒp(ə)reɪtɪŋ
Business. Of or relating to the period before a business begins operating.
Origin
Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). In sense 1 from pre- + operate + -ing.
Definition of preoperating in US English:
preoperating
adjectivepriːˈɒp(ə)reɪtɪŋ
Business. Of or relating to the period before a business begins operating.
Origin
Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). In sense 1 from pre- + operate + -ing.