How do you pronounce pre-empt?

pre-empt is pronounced as /priːˈɛmpt/.

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pre-empt

⏳pre-empt

verb

/priːˈɛmpt/

prayer preach

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example Sentences

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

Example Expressions

pre-emptive strike

Synonyms

forestall, prevent, anticipate, hinder, avert

Antonyms

allow, permit, ignore

Collocations

pre-empt action, pre-empt strike, pre-empt move, pre-empt measure

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