Definition

1. Verb:
   • To prepare: To make ready or put in order in advance for a specific purpose, such as an event, meeting, or activity. It often implies thorough, careful, and formal preparation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chúng tôi cần trù bị tài liệu cho hội nghị quan trọng. (We need to prepare documents for the important conference.)
  • Ban tổ chức đang trù bị cho lễ khai mạc. (The organizing committee is preparing for the opening ceremony.)

Advanced Usage

• "hội nghị trù bị": preparatory conference; a meeting held to make arrangements for a subsequent, more formal meeting.
  • Hội nghị trù bị sẽ diễn ra vào tuần tới. (The preparatory conference will take place next week.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chuẩn bị (v): to prepare, to get ready. This is a more common and general synonym for "trù bị."
  • Cô ấy đang chuẩn bị bữa tối. (She is preparing dinner.)

Synonyms

• Prepare: To make something ready for use or consideration.
• Arrange: To plan or make preparations for an event.
• Plan: To decide on and arrange in advance.

Notes on Usage

• Formality: "Trù bị" is a formal term, most commonly used in official, organizational, or academic contexts (e.g., conferences, documents, plans). It is less frequent in everyday casual conversation compared to "chuẩn bị."
• Scope: It often conveys a sense of systematic and comprehensive preparation for a significant undertaking.

verb

1. to prepare