preempt

/pɹˈiˌɛmpt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. acquire for oneself before others can do so
2. take the place of or have precedence over
   “live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”
3. gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
4. make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

noun

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

Synonyms for preempt

• displace
• preemptive bid
• pre-empt

Words that rhyme with preempt

• tempt
• attempt
• contempt
• exempt
• unkempt
• empt