pre-order

Chinese meaning
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iPhone Duo
Example
iPhone Duo pre-orders start on Friday, October 16, but Apple just announced when you can get an early start on the process.
iPhone Duo
Source: 9to5Mac · 29 Sep 2026
Background ✎
iPhone Duo
Roots · etymology
pre- 表'提前'+ order'下单、订购'
- pre-(提前)+ order(下单)
Collocations
- open for pre-order / pre-order a product / pre-order process

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