Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word PREEMPT
PREEMPT
Definitions of PREEMPT
- (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.
- (bridge) A preemptive bid.
Number of letters
7
Is palindrome
No
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