In plain English
This status means the order is still being readied so it can be delivered to the customer. Preparation is in progress, and the order has not yet been sent out.
In context
Here, "being prepared" reports that the order is currently being readied for delivery to the customer and has not yet been dispatched.
- Situation
- Following order preparation, fulfillment, dispatch, delivery, and collection
- What it communicates
- reports that the order is in the preparation stage.
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say when the order will be dispatched.
Examples
“At noon, Mira's order was still being prepared, not out for delivery.”
“The florist confirmed by phone that the anniversary order was being prepared for delivery.”