preempt

== English == === Alternative forms === pre-empt preëmpt præempt (archaic) === Etymology === Back-formation from preemption. === Pronunciation === enPR: prē'-ĕmpt′, IPA(key): /ˌpɹiːˈɛmpt/ Rhymes: -ɛmpt === Verb === preempt (third-person singular simple present preempts, present participle preempting, simple past and past participle preempted) (transitive) To appropriate first. (transitive) To displace or take the place of (by having higher precedence, etc). (transitive) To prevent or beat to the punch, to forestall an expected occurrence by acting first. (transitive) To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption (purchasing before others, e.g. land because one already occupies it). (bridge, intransitive) To make a preemptive bid at bridge. ==== Synonyms ==== (supersede): ninja (internet slang) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === preempt (plural preempts) (bridge) A preemptive bid. === Anagrams === perempt