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groundwork
ˈɡraʊndwɜːk
noun
podstawy
Also
prace przygotowawcze(f)grunt(m)
Definition
Preliminary or foundational work; the basic work needed to prepare for something.
Examples
They laid the groundwork for future negotiations by discussing key issues.
Położyli podwaliny pod przyszłe negocjacje, omawiając kluczowe kwestie.
Much groundwork needs to be done before we can start building.
Wiele prac przygotowawczych musi zostać wykonanych, zanim będziemy mogli rozpocząć budowę.
Synonyms
Collocations
lay the groundworkdo the groundworkessential groundwork
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