preempt

nouns

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

pre-empt, preempt, preemptive bid

verbs

acquire for oneself before others can do so

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is a type of (narrower)

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work"

acquire, get

take the place of or have precedence over

"live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"; "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"

displace, preempt

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

preempt

is a type of (narrower)

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work"

acquire, get

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

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pre-emptive

domain category

any of various card games based on whist for four players

bridge

is a type of (narrower)

make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

"He called his trump"

bid, call