preempt

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• February 10. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  preempt — noun — english

  a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

• March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  preempt — verb — english

  acquire for oneself before others can do so

• March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  preempt — verb — english

  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"

• March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  preempt — verb — english

  gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

• March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  preempt — verb — english

  make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge