Preempt Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Preempt

Meaning 1 : a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

    Synonyms : pre-empt,  preemptive bid
Meaning 2 : take the place of or have precedence over

    Example : live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour,discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor

    Synonyms : displace
Meaning 3 : acquire for oneself before others can do so

Meaning 4 : gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

Meaning 5 : make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge


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