1. to enact or perform beforehand; to act out in advance
Usage: rare; formal

Examples

• The director asked the actors to preenact the final scene before filming began.
• She preenacted her speech several times to build confidence.
• The team preenacted the emergency response procedure to identify potential issues.
• Children often preenact adult roles during imaginative play.
• The diplomat preenacted the negotiation to prepare for the actual meeting.