1. to impose or apply beforehand; to establish or set in place prior to a main action or event
Usage: technical or formal usage; often used in specialized contexts such as printing, manufacturing, or planning

Examples

• The designer chose to preimpose a grid structure on the layout before adding content.
• In the printing process, they preimpose the color separations to ensure alignment.
• The system will preimpose default settings before the user customizes them.
• Engineers preimpose stress tests on materials to predict their durability.
• The contract preimposes certain obligations on both parties from the outset.