preempt

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preempt

Noun

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

Synonyms:

• preemptive bid
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• preempt

Verb

acquire for oneself before others can do so

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• preempt

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"

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• preempt
• displace

Verb

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

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• preempt

Verb

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

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• preempt