Preempt
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British pronunciation/pɹiːˈɛmpt/
American pronunciation/ˈpɹiˌɛmpt/
pre-empt
preëmpt

Definition & Bedeutung von "preempt"

to preempt
01

vorgehen, vorwegnehmen

to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens
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The manager preempted the competitors by launching the product early.
Der Manager ging den Wettbewerbern vorweg, indem er das Produkt frühzeitig auf den Markt brachte.
The government ’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating.
Die schnelle Reaktion der Regierung ging der Krise zuvor, sodass sie nicht eskalieren konnte.
02

vorwegnehmen, vorgehen

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
03

vorab handeln, vorrangig erwerben

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
04

vorrangig sein, vorwegnehmen

take the place of or have precedence over
Preempt
01

Übergebot, Vorwegbietung

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