pre-empt (Meaning)

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pre-empt (n)

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

The government took pre-emptive action to avert a potential crisis.
To pre-empt misunderstandings, we clarified our intentions beforehand.
The company pre-empted competitors by launching their product early.
The diplomat's speech was designed to pre-empt objections from other nations.
The burglar planned to pre-empt the alarm system by cutting the power.
The athlete pre-empted her opponents by starting the race with a burst of speed.
To pre-empt rumors, the organization issued an official statement.
The fundraiser sought donations to pre-empt any shortfall in funding.
The project pre-empted any delays by securing all necessary permits in advance.
The pre-emptive strike was intended to prevent a larger-scale conflict.

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

occupy, usurp, convert, grab,seize, claim, confiscate, steal, expropriate, assume

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The government took pre-emptive action to avert a potential crisis.

To pre-empt misunderstandings, we clarified our intentions beforehand.

The company pre-empted competitors by launching their product early.

The diplomat's speech was designed to pre-empt objections from other nations.