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Word: Pre-empt
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 19th century: back-formation from pre-emption
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpriːˈɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall
Short Definition:forestall something
Examples:- the second session will focus on policies to pre-empt problems
Definition:
acquire or appropriate (something) in advance
Short Definition:acquire in advance
Examples:- many tables were already pre-empted by family parties
Definition:
make a pre-emptive bid.
Short Definition:make pre-emptive bid
Word: Pre-empt
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpriːˈɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a pre-emptive bid.
Short Definition:pre-emptive bid
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