preempted

[US]/priːˈɛmptɪd/
[UK]/priˈɛmptɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take action in order to prevent something from happening; to replace or take the place of something; to seize or take possession of something in advance; to act before someone else to gain an advantage

Phrases & Collocations

preempted the discussion

preempted the decision

preempted the meeting

preempted the announcement

preempted the event

preempted the vote

preempted the conflict

preempted the process

preempted the action

preempted the proposal

Example Sentences

the meeting was preempted by an unexpected emergency.

her speech was preempted by technical difficulties.

the announcement preempted the scheduled program.

they preempted the competition with their innovative product.

the film was preempted by a live broadcast of the event.

his plans were preempted by unforeseen circumstances.

she preempted the discussion with her strong argument.

the news preempted the regular broadcast schedule.

they preempted the negotiations with a last-minute offer.

the game was preempted due to severe weather conditions.

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