| 释义 |
Verb: preempt pree'empt- Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
- Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- 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"
- displace - Acquire for oneself before others can do so
Noun: preempt pree'empt- A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- preemptive bid, pre-empt
Derived forms: preempted, pre-empts, preempts, preempting See also: preemption, preemptive, preemptor Type of: acquire, bid, bidding, call, get, replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon, supplant Encyclopedia: Preempt |