pre-empt

pre·empt

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Definitions of pre-empt word

verb with object pre-empt to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy. 1
verb with object pre-empt to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate: a political issue preempted by the opposition party. 1
verb with object pre-empt to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant: The special newscast preempted the usual television program. 1
verb without object pre-empt Bridge. to make a preemptive bid. 1
verb without object pre-empt to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off: an effort to preempt inflation. 1
noun pre-empt Bridge. a preemptive bid. 1

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50, Americanism; back formation from preemption

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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