Pre-empt — synonyms, definition

1. pre-empt (Verb)

acquire adopt apprehend appropriate assume claim confiscate displace hold obtain occupy overcome seize stake a claim

pre-empt (Verb) — Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land).

pre-empt (Verb) — Acquire for oneself before others can do so.

pre-empt (Verb) — (bridge) make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge.

pre-empt (Verb) — Take the place of or have precedence over. ex. "live broadcast of the presidential debate pre-empts the regular news hour"

acquire bid call get replace supercede supersede supervene upon supplant

2. pre-empt (Noun)

preempt preemptive bid

pre-empt (Noun) — A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding.

bid bidding