[ˌpriːˈɛm(p)t], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall
(e.g: the second session will focus on policies to pre-empt problems)

- acquire or appropriate (something) in advance
(e.g: many tables were already pre-empted by family parties)

- make a pre-emptive bid


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: back-formation from pre-emption

[ˌpriːˈɛm(p)t], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pre-emptive bid


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: back-formation from pre-emption