readying

(noun) the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose. Synonyms: preparation. Example: "Preparations for the ceremony had begun."

(verb) prepare for eating by applying heat. Synonyms: cook, fix, ready, make, prepare. Examples: "Cook me dinner, please." "Can you make me an omelette?." "Fix breakfast for the guests, please."

(verb) make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc. Synonyms: fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set. Examples: "Get the children ready for school!." "Prepare for war." "I was fixing to leave town after i paid the hotel bill."