Pre-emptive (Adjective)
Meaning
Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company made a pre-emptive business offer to its largest supplier in an attempt to negotiate better terms.
- The military launched a pre-emptive strike against the enemy base to prevent a potential attack on its own troops.
- The software update included pre-emptive security measures to protect against anticipated cyber threats.
- The government's pre-emptive response to the impending economic downturn was a package of fiscal stimulus measures.
- The sports team made a pre-emptive move to trade one of its key players before another team could offer him a better deal.