in anticipation of

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Definition of in anticipation of

: expecting that (something will happen or that someone will arrive)

They hired extra police officers in anticipation of a big crowd at the concert.

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: a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action
: the act of looking forward
: the use of money before it is available

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