Dictionary

preload en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English load English preload From pre- + load.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The end diastolic pressure that stretches the right or left ventricle of the heart to its greatest geometric dimensions under variable physiologic demand.
2. (countable, uncountable) The internal application of stress to certain mechanical systems.
   • The preload itself should be tightened gradually. Many older threadless headsets suspend their preload bolts within soft plastic caps; they sink right through easily enough. 2008, Sam Tracy, Roadside Bicycle Repair, Fulcrum Publishing, →ISBN, page 55:

Forms

Relateds

afterload · foreload

preload en · VERB

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English load English preload From pre- + load.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To load in advance (used especially in reference to software installed on a computer prior to sale).
   • My computer came preloaded with wordprocessor software.
2. (UK, intransitive, slang) To drink (cheaper) alcohol at home before going out socially.
   • That nightclub is so expensive. Let's preload at your flat.

Forms

Deriveds

preloader · preloadable

Synonyms

pregame · foreload · pre-drink · preinstall

Translations (2)

de vortrinken (to drink alcohol) · de vorglühen (to drink alcohol)