1. preempt - noun
· a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Synonym(s): preemptive_bid, pre-empt
2. preempt - verb
· acquire for oneself before others can do so
3. preempt - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): displace
Hypernym(s): supplant, replace, supersede, supervene_upon
4. preempt - verb
· gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
5. preempt - verb
· make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
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