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preempt::noun | Spocien Dictionary

preempt
noun
/pri'ɛmpt/
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Type Words
Synonyms pre-empt, preemptive bid
Type of bidding, bid

preempt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

preempt
verb
/pri'ɛmpt/
take the place of or have precedence over
Type Words
Synonyms displace
Type of replace, supersede, supervene upon, supplant


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

preempt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

preempt
verb
/pri'ɛmpt/
acquire for oneself before others can do so
Type Words
Type of acquire, get
Derivation preemptor, preemption, preemptive, pre-emptive

preempt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

preempt
verb
/pri'ɛmpt/
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
Type Words
Type of acquire, get

preempt::verb | Spocien Dictionary

preempt
verb
/pri'ɛmpt/
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
Type Words
Type of call, bid
Derivation preemptive, preemptor, pre-emptive
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