What is the meaning of preempt?

noun

verb

  • Acquire for oneself before others can do so.
  • Take the place of or have precedence over.
    • usage: "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"; "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"
  • Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land. )
  • Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge. .
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