1. the act or practice of buying something in advance
Usage: often used in business and consumer contexts

1. to buy or purchase something in advance, before it is needed or before the usual time of purchase
Usage: present participle or gerund form of 'prepurchase'

Examples

• Prepurchasing concert tickets online often gives you a discount.
• Many customers are prepurchasing holiday gifts in October.
• The company is prepurchasing raw materials to lock in current prices.
• Prepurchasing software licenses can save businesses money over time.
• She started prepurchasing groceries in bulk to reduce weekly shopping trips.
• Prepurchasing airline tickets weeks in advance typically results in lower fares.