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pre-empt
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
- tr to acquire in advance of or to the exclusion of others; appropriate
- tr to occupy (public land) in order to acquire a prior right to purchase
- intr bridge to make a high opening bid, often on a weak hand, to shut out opposition bidding
Derived Forms
- -ˈٴǰ, noun
- -ˈٴǰy, adjective
Example Sentences
Norris was keen to pre-empt the conditions and stop for treaded intermediate tyres early, but was warned that they had to be on the right tyres at the right time.
"The fact she has been able to pre-empt all of this is incredible."
In a pre-written letter addressed to "The World" and sent to an unnamed witness months earlier, Routh appears to pre-empt a failed assassination attempt on the former president.
Sir Keir replied that he would not "pre-empt" the Budget, due in October, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's tax and spending plans.
Party treasurer Stuart Campbell McDonald noted that members were facing cost-of-living pressures and said the SNP was seeking to pre-empt cancellations by offering options to reduce or skip payments.
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