Definitions of preempt in English
verb
(1) Acquire for oneself before others can do so
(2) Take the place of or have precedence over
(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
(5) Acquire by preemption
(6) Make a preemptive bid
(7) Take over in place of another
synonyms of preempt
forestall
prevent
pre-empt
