preemptively

[US]/[ˈpriːɪmptɪvli]/
[UK]/[ˈpriːɪmptɪvli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In anticipation of a future event; before it happens.; Taken or done in advance to prevent something from happening.

Phrases & Collocations

preemptively strike

preemptively address

preemptively act

preemptively defend

preemptively negotiate

acting preemptively

preemptively intervene

preemptively shut down

preemptively block

preemptively warn

Example Sentences

the company preemptively addressed customer concerns about the new product.

we preemptively secured the necessary permits for the construction project.

the security team preemptively disabled the suspicious account.

the government preemptively announced new economic policies.

the negotiator preemptively offered a compromise to avoid a stalemate.

the software updated preemptively to protect against the latest virus.

the team preemptively scouted the location before the game.

she preemptively apologized for the misunderstanding.

the doctor preemptively prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection.

the city preemptively closed the roads due to the expected storm.

the marketing team preemptively launched a campaign to build anticipation.

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