Uk English Meaning of preempt
pre-empt
Other Uk English words related to pre-empt
- Claim
- confiscate
- convert
- grab
- occupy
- seize
- steal
- usurp
- annex
- appropriate
- arrogant
- assume Assume
- attach
- commandeer
- expropriate
- pirate
- press
- snatch
- take over
- despoil
- Embezzle
- encroach
- Grasp
- impound
- (infringe)
- loot
- misapply
- misappropriate
- misuse
- pillage
- preoccupy
- repossess
- sequester
- trespass
- wrench
- wrestle
Nearest Words of preempt
- preemployment training program => Pre-employment training programme
- pre-eminently => pre-eminently
- preeminently => pre-eminently
- preeminent => leading
- preeminence => pre-eminence
- preemie => Preemie
- pre-eclampsia => Pre-eclampsia
- preeclampsia => Pre-eclampsia
- predomination => predominance
- predominate => predominate
Definitions and Meaning of preempt in English
preempt (n)
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
preempt (v)
acquire for oneself before others can do so
take the place of or have precedence over
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
FAQs About the word preempt
pre-empt
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
Claim,confiscate,convert,grab,occupy,seize,steal,usurp,annex,appropriate
No antonyms found.
preemployment training program => Pre-employment training programme, pre-eminently => pre-eminently, preeminently => pre-eminently, preeminent => leading, preeminence => pre-eminence,
