# im Vorfeld

im Vorfeld is a German adverb meaning “before”.

## Adverb

1. _formal_ before, prior, in advance, in the run-up

## Preposition

1. _formal_ before, prior to, leading up to
   - Die örtlichen Behörden hatten im Vorfeld des Konzerts Sicherheitsbedenken geäußert. — Local authorities had expressed security concerns prior to the concert.

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