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to preregister

to preregister

1 4.0
To sign up for a class or event before it begins
  • verb
  • /ˌpriːˈrɛdʒɪstər/
translation icon : preinscribirse
  • You need to preregister in order to secure a spot in the upcoming workshop.

Examples

  • Preregister online to avoid the lines, and research the companies you want to approach.

    Blog text (23)

  • lf you're not preregistered, you can't skate this event.

    Grind (2003)

  • To get a free lunch, you must preregister before May 1, 2009.

    Academic text (2009)

  • For my bank, I have to preregister these external accounts.

    Blog text (10)

  • Those planning to attend the workshop should preregister by November 16, 2012.

    Blog text (24)

  • To preregister for the MENC Eastern Division Conference, please mail in your form by January 29.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Participants can attend any session without preregistering and are encouraged to move between sessions until they find a topic that holds their interest.

    Blog text (18)

  • You know you can't skate unless you're preregistered.

    Grind (2003)

  • Submitters whose presentations are accepted will confirm their acceptance by preregistering for the conference. Refereeing

    Academic text (2015)

  • To preregister for the conference, please fill out the online form by July 15.

Synonyms

to sign up
vsto preregister
408 1.3

To join an activity or service by giving your name

is done before participation begins rather than anytime
to enroll
vsto preregister
  • US
164 2.7

To register officially to take a course or join a group

is completed before the activity or course officially starts

How Early

to preregister
1 4.0
to register
603 2.8

Surface Forms

preregister infinitive
preregistered past
preregistered past participle
preregistering present participle
preregisters third person singular

Morphology

preregister = register (transparent) = pre + register

The meaning is a straightforward addition of 'pre-' meaning 'before' to 'register' meaning 'sign up or enroll'.

Etymology

The word preregister comes from pre- 'before' and register 'to sign your name or record something', so to preregister is to sign up 'before' an event or class starts to make sure you have a place.