"preopening" meaning in All languages combined

See preopening on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From pre- + opening. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|opening}} pre- + opening Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} preopening (not comparable)
  1. Occurring before or in anticipation of an opening Tags: not-comparable
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