PREEMPT

preempt

(verb) make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

preempt

(verb) acquire for oneself before others can do so

preempt

(verb) gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

preempt, displace

(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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

preempt (third-person singular simple present preempts, present participle preempting, simple past and past participle preempted)

(transitive) To appropriate something (before someone else does).

(transitive) To displace something, or take precedence over something.

(transitive) To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption.

(bridge, intransitive) To make a preemptive bid at bridge.

Synonyms

• (supersede sth): ninja (internet slang)

Noun

preempt (plural preempts)

(bridge) A preemptive bid.

Anagrams

• perempt

Source: Wiktionary

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Pre*ëmpt", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Preëmpted; p. pr. & vb. n. Preëmpting.] Etym: [See Preëmption.]

Definition: To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preëmption.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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