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Noun
preemptive bid
pre-empt
preempt
Definition: a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Definition: A preemptive bid.
Verb
preempt
Definition: acquire for oneself before others can do so
preempt
displace
Definition: 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"
preempt
Definition: gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
preempt
Definition: make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
Definition: To appropriate something (before someone else does).