made ready for use

he paints over the prepared canvas with brown acrylic to bring out the cracks

ready to do or deal with something

she was prepared and professional

make (something) ready for use or consideration

prepare a brief summary of the article

make (someone) ready or able to do or deal with something

schools should prepare children for life

she took time off to prepare for her exams

(in conventional harmony) lead up to (a discord) by means of preparation