Definition

To sign up or enroll in advance for an event or service before it officially starts.

Example

You can preregister for the conference online to save time on the day of the event.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to preregister for the conference next month?

Not yet! I keep forgetting to do it.

You should really do it soon to secure your spot.

You're right, I'll try to preregister tonight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To sign up or enroll in advance for a course, event, or service before the official registration period begins.

Example

Students can preregister for classes online before the semester starts.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to preregister for the classes next semester?

Oh no, I totally forgot about that!

You should do it as soon as possible; spaces fill up quickly.

Root Explanation

Preregister → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "register" (from Latin "registrare", meaning to record or enter). The word "preregister" means to register or sign up before a specific time or event.

Memory Tip

Think of signing up 'before' ('pre-') an event, which is what 'preregister' means.

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