How do you pronounce preempt?

preempt is pronounced as /priːˈɛmpt/.

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preempt

🛡️preempt

verb

/priːˈɛmpt/

preeminent preemption

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Example Sentences

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

Example Expressions

preemptive strike

Synonyms

prevent, forestall, avert, anticipate

Antonyms

allow, permit, enable

Collocations

preempt a crisis, preempt an attack, preempt action, preempt decision

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