Preempt (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 3
Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land).
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 4
Acquire for oneself before others can do so.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.