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Nouns
(n)
preemptive bid
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pre-empt
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preempt
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
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Verbs
(v)
preempt
acquire for oneself before others can do so
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(v)
preempt
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displace
take the place of or have precedence over
“live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”
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“discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor”
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(v)
preempt
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
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(v)
preempt
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
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