English to English
preempt
(pr/i/'/E/mpt
)
noun (n)
- a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- acquire for oneself before others can do so(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
- take the place of or have precedence over(verb.social)Example:
Live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour.
Discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor.
source: wordnet30 - gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
- make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
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