| 1. preempt [ Synonyms: pre-empt, preemptive bid] | |
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A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
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| 1. preempt | |
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Acquire for oneself before others can do so
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دوسرے سے پہلےحاصل کرنا۔ |
| 2. preempt [ Synonyms: displace] | |
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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";
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| 3. preempt | |
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Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
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| 4. preempt | |
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Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
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