Definitions
noun
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
verb
take the place of or have precedence over
“live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”
verb
acquire for oneself before others can do so
verb
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
verb
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
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