A.appoint beforehand, “ἄρχειν αὐτὸν τῶν σωματοφυλάκων . . προκαταστήσας” D.C.58.9.
2. Med., φύλακας προκαθιστάμενοι causing them to be posted in front, X.Hier.6.9.
3. Med., prepare or arrange before, “προκαταστήσασθαι τὸν λόγον” D.H.Rh.5.2: abs., establish before, “προκαταστήσασθαι ὅτι . .” S.E.M.8.379, cf. Anon. Lond.38.55, Theo Sm.p.120 H.
II. Pass., with aor. 2 and pf. Act., intr., to be set before, φυλακῆς μὴ προκαθεστηκυίας no guard having been set, Th.2.2, cf. J. AJ15.8.4.
2. to be established before, S.E.M.11.41.