English
Detailed Synonyms for preempt in English
preempt:
preempt [the ~] nomen
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the preempt
– a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding 1the preemptive bid; the pre-empt; the preempt– a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding 1
preempt verb
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preempt
– make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge 1 -
preempt
– acquire for oneself before others can do so 1 -
preempt
– gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) 1 -
preempt
– take the place of or have precedence over 1