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arrange beforehand

[əˈreɪndʒ bɪˈfɔːrˌhænd]
verb phrase
combinar antecipadamente
1. to plan or organize something in advance before it happens
We arranged beforehand to meet at the station at noon.
Combinamos antecipadamente encontrar-nos na estação ao meio-dia.
2. to make prior agreements or preparations for a future event
The concert tickets were arranged beforehand through an online platform.
Os bilhetes do concerto foram combinados antecipadamente por uma plataforma online.
Synonyms
prearrangeplan aheadorganize in advanceschedule beforehandcoordinate previously
Antonyms
improvisearrange spontaneouslydecide on the spotplan last-minute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combinar antecipadamente
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
acertar antes
colloquial alternative meaning to settle/agree beforehand
Portugal
combinado antecipadamente
European Portuguese variant, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

get one's ducks in a row
plan ahead
set something up in advance
nail down the details
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