preempt

/ˌpɹiːˈɛmpt/

Etymology

Back-formation from preemption.

preempt means A preemptive bid. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

preempt is pronounced /ˌpɹiːˈɛmpt/.

noun

To appropriate first.“He preempted that hill to be its king.”
To displace or take the place of (by having higher precedence, etc).“Floppy disks were preempted by CDs.”
To prevent or beat to the punch, to forestall an expected occurrence by acting first.“By his statement, the Secretary-General had effectively preempted the usual frustrating debates over questions of fact and law.”
To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption (purchasing before others, e.g. land because one already occupies it).
To make a preemptive bid at bridge.