Preemptive (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 preemptive bid on the property to prevent their competitors from buying it.
- She took preemptive measures to secure her job by impressing her new boss on the first day.
- The government launched a preemptive strike against the enemy's military base to prevent an imminent attack.
- The store offered a preemptive discount to loyal customers before the holiday sale.
- The tech firm made a preemptive announcement about their new product to stay ahead of the competition.