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Detailed Synonyms for preempt in English

preempt:

preempt [the ~] noun

  1. the preempt
    – a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding 1
    the preemptive bid; the pre-empt; the preempt
    – a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding 1

preempt verb

  1. preempt
    – make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge 1
    preempt
    – make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge 1
  2. preempt
    – acquire for oneself before others can do so 1
    preempt
    – acquire for oneself before others can do so 1
  3. preempt
    – gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) 1
    preempt
    – gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) 1
  4. preempt
    – take the place of or have precedence over 1
    preempt; displace
    – take the place of or have precedence over 1
    • preempt verb
      • live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour1
      • discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor1
    • displace verb

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Related Definitions for "preempt":

  1. a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding1
  2. make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge1
  3. acquire for oneself before others can do so1
  4. gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)1
  5. take the place of or have precedence over1
    • live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour1
    • discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor1







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