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to preempt
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선수치다, 미리 방지하다
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.
매니저는 제품을 일찍 출시하여 경쟁자들을 미리 방지했다.
The government ’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating.
정부의 신속한 대응이 위기의 확대를 미리 방지했다.
02
프리엠프하다, 프리엠프입찰하다
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
03
선매하다, 우선 얻다
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
04
우선하다, 대체하다
take the place of or have precedence over
Preempt
01
선입입찰, 우선입찰
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
