make-ready

See also: makeready

English

Alternative forms

• makeready

Etymology

From make +‎ ready.

Noun

make-ready (countable and uncountable, plural make-readies)

1. (printing) A sheet of paper on which overlays are pasted for printing.
2. (printing) The process of preparing such sheets.
3. The process of preparing something for use.

   Synonyms: set-up, setup

   1. (printing) The process of preparing a printing press for a print run.