Pre-empt

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy. 1.2 to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate 1.3 to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 Bridge . to make a preemptive bid. 2.2 to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off 3 Noun 3.1 Bridge . a preemptive bid.

Verb (used with object)

to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy.

to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate

a political issue preempted by the opposition party.

to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant

The special newscast preempted the usual television program.

Verb (used without object)

Bridge . to make a preemptive bid.

to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off

an effort to preempt inflation.

Noun

Bridge . a preemptive bid.