1. The act or process of preparing something or someone for a particular purpose or event
Making ready for the trip took several days of planning.
A preparação para a viagem levou vários dias de planejamento.
2. In printing, the process of preparing a printing press or equipment for use
Making ready the press requires careful alignment of plates.
O preparo da prensa requer um alinhamento cuidadoso das chapas.
3. Getting someone or something into a state of readiness
The team is making ready for the championship game.
O time está se preparando para o jogo do campeonato.