προπαρασκευάζειν
From LSJ
Δρυὸς πεσούσης πᾶς ἀνὴρ ξυλεύεται → Quercu cadente, nemo ignatu abstinet → Fiel erst die Eiche, holt ein jeder Mann sich Holz
Greek > English (Woodhouse Verbs Reversed)
(see also: προπαρασκευάζω) prepare beforehand, take preventive measures
Lexicon Thucydideum
praeparare, to make ready, prepare, 2.88.2,
MED. idem, the same 1.57.1,
se parare, to prepare oneself, 1.68.3.