Looking for the meaning or definition of the word preempt? That's all it means.
to take steps to prevent something from happening
preemptive bid, pre-empt, preempt(verb)a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
preempt(verb)acquire for oneself before others can do so
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"
preempt(verb)gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
preempt(verb)make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual rightthe thoughtless teenagers had preempted front-row seats that were reserved for the guests of honor
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