noun
preparatory meeting; preparatory committee
Refers to a meeting or committee set up to prepare for a larger event, conference, or project. The context determines whether it is a meeting or a standing committee.
来月の総会に向けて、準備会を開きます。
We will hold a preparatory meeting for next month's general assembly.
準備会のメンバーが会場の下見に行った。
The preparatory committee members went to inspect the venue.