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to preempt
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선수치다, 미리 막다
to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens
Example
The manager preempted the competitors by launching the product early.
The government ’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating.
By making the announcement ahead of time, he preempted any potential leaks.
02
선제하다, 사전 조치를 취하다
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
03
선점하다, 앞서가다
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
04
선제하다, 대신하다
take the place of or have precedence over
Preempt
01
선입찰, 예방 입찰
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
