Definition of Preempt
Verb: preempt pree'em(p)t
- Acquire for oneself before others can do so
- pre-empt
- Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- pre-empt
- Take the place of or have precedence over
"discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"; "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour";
- displace, pre-empt
- (bridge) make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
- pre-empt
- A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- preemptive bid, pre-empt
See also:
preemployment
preempted
Anagrams containing the word preempt