pre-empt

Meanings

• a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
• acquire for oneself before others can do so
• 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"
• gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
• make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

Synonyms

• preemptive bid
• pre-empt
• preempt
• displace

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