noun
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Synonyms
preemptive bid
pre-empt
verb
acquire for oneself before others can do so
verb
take the place of or have precedence over
Synonyms
Examples
- live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour
- discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor
verb
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
verb
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge