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1. (v.t.) preempt
to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy; claim.
2. preempt
to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate.
3. preempt
to take the place of because of priorities, rescheduling, etc.; supplant:
A special news report preempted the game show.
4. preempt
to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; head off.
5. (v.i.) preempt
Bridge. to make a preemptive bid.
6. (n.) preempt
Bridge. a preemptive bid.
Etymology: (1840–50, Amer.; back formation from preemption)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) preemptive bid, pre-empt, preempt
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
2. (verb) preempt
acquire for oneself before others can do so
3. (verb) preempt, displace
take the place of or have precedence over
"live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"; "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"
4. (verb) preempt
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
5. (verb) preempt
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
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1. preempt
to settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preemption
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