<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A preparatory school.</li><li>A preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run.</li><li>Preparation: dealer prep on the car included.</li><li>The act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>To prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.</li><li>To prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.</li><li>To prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.</li><li>To prepare (something); make ready: You can prep the onions and peppers in advance.</li></ul></li><li>(used without object)<ul><li>To prepare; get ready: to prep for the game.</li><li>To attend a preparatory school.</li></ul></li></ul>