Preemptive Bid (Noun)
Meaning
A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The experienced player made a preemptive bid of four hearts to shut out the opponents from bidding.
- In the auction, the preemptive bid of five diamonds was a bold move to limit the opponents' options.
- The preemptive bid of six clubs was a high-risk strategy that paid off when the opponents were unable to respond.
- The player's preemptive bid of three no-trumps was an attempt to prevent the opponents from bidding a slam.
- The preemptive bid of seven spades was a desperate attempt to win the contract and prevent the opponents from bidding.