- in anticipation of something
- if you do something in anticipation of an event, you expect it to happen and you prepare yourself for it
They increased production in anticipation of increased sales.
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in anticipation of something
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in anticipation of something — phrase if you do something in anticipation of an event, you expect it to happen and you prepare yourself for it They increased production in anticipation of increased sales. Thesaurus: before a time or eventsynonym Main entry: anticipation … Useful english dictionary
anticipation — an|tic|i|pa|tion [ æn,tısı peıʃn ] noun uncount * a feeling of excitement about something enjoyable that is going to happen soon: a quiver/thrill/buzz of anticipation in anticipation of something if you do something in anticipation of an event,… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
anticipation */ — UK [ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun [uncountable] a feeling of excitement about something enjoyable that is going to happen soon a quiver/thrill/buzz of anticipation • in anticipation of something … English dictionary
Anticipation — An*tic i*pa tion, n. [L. anticipatio: cf. F. anticipation.] 1. The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order. [1913 Webster] So shall my anticipation prevent your… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anticipation — [an tis΄ə pā′shən] n. 1. an anticipating or being anticipated 2. something anticipated or expected 3. foreknowledge; presentiment 4. Law the assignment or taking of income from a trust fund before it is due 5. Music the sounding of a tone in… … English World dictionary
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anticipation — an|tic|i|pa|tion [ænˌtısıˈpeıʃən] n [U] 1.) when you are expecting something to happen ▪ She waited in eager anticipation for Robert to arrive. ▪ Taylor was excited and full of anticipation at the prospect of the trip. 2.) do sth in anticipation… … Dictionary of contemporary English
anticipation — [[t]æntɪ̱sɪpe͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen. There s been an atmosphere of anticipation around here for a few days now... We await the next… … English dictionary
anticipation — [ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [U] a feeling of excitement about something enjoyable that is going to happen soon • in anticipation of sth if you do something in anticipation of an event, you do something to prepare for it[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
anticipation — noun /æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/ a) The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order. Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick. b) The eagerness… … Wiktionary
