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to preempt
01
devancer
to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens
Exemples
The government ’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating.
La réponse rapide du gouvernement a prévenu l'escalade de la crise.
02
surcontrer, préempter
to make a high-level opening bid in bridge to disrupt opponents' bidding strategies, typically with a weak hand but a long suit
Exemples
He preempted at the 2-level with six spades and minimal points.
Il a préempté au niveau 2 avec six piques et des points minimaux.
03
préempter, revendiquer avant les autres
to claim or purchase land or property before others, often through legal or governmental privilege
Exemples
He preempted the plot before it was officially surveyed.
Il a préempté la parcelle avant qu'elle ne soit officiellement arpentée.
Preempt
01
surenchère, préemption
a high-level opening bid made with a weak hand and a long suit, intended to disrupt the opponents' bidding space
Exemples
That aggressive preempt forced the other side to guess at the 4-level.
Cette préemption agressive a forcé l'autre camp à deviner au niveau 4.
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