groundwork (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊndwɜːrk/

Definition

The preliminary work or preparation that is necessary for something to be successful or to happen.

Examples

• The team spent months laying the groundwork for the new software launch.

• His early research provided the essential groundwork for later scientific breakthroughs.

• Before starting the main project, we need to do some groundwork to gather all the necessary information.

How to Use groundwork

lay the groundwork for (collocation)

To do the initial work that makes a future event or development possible. — "The committee worked hard to lay the groundwork for the new policy."

do the groundwork (collocation)

To perform the necessary preparatory tasks. — "Before the main event, volunteers did all the groundwork."

Synonyms of groundwork

Words with a similar meaning to groundwork:

• preparation
• foundation
• preliminaries
• prelude

Antonyms of groundwork

Words with the opposite meaning to groundwork:

• completion
• outcome

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