Meaning of the word preliminaries in English

What does preliminaries mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preliminaries

US /prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛriz/
UK /prɪˈlɪmɪnəriz/

Plural Noun

actions or events preceding or preparing for the main event; introductory steps or procedures

Example:
After the usual preliminaries, the meeting began.
The boxers went through the preliminaries before the main fight.