(v. t.) To arrange beforehand.

arrange calculate cast clear for action clear the decks concert contrive cook up cure cut out deploy design devise dress figure fix fix up forecast frame frame up get ready intend lay plans make a projection make arrangements make preparations make ready marshal methodize mobilize organize pack pack the deal plan plan ahead plot preconcert precontrive predesign premeditate preorder prep prepare pretreat process program project provide put in shape rationalize ready ready up rig schedule schematize scheme set up settle preliminaries sew up shape stack the cards systematize tan treat trim try out work out work up